For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,637 students in Pennsauken, NJ.
The top-ranked public high school in Pennsauken, NJ is Pennsauken High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsauken, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pennsauken have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Pennsauken, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pennsauken High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pennsauken, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pennsauken High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Hylton Road
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8500
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
A.e. Burling High School
Alternative School
3600 Harris Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Pennsauken, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2300 Merchantville Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8350
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8350
Gr: K-4 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Gross & Forrest Ave
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-9037
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-9037
Gr: K-4 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Pennsauken, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Pennsauken, NJ include Pennsauken High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pennsauken?
2 public high schools are located in Pennsauken.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsauken?
Pennsauken public high schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.