For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,826 students in Pennsville, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in Pennsville, NJ are Penn Beach Elementary School, Central Park Elementary School and Pennsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennsville, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Pennsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pennsville, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Penn Beach Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
96 Kansas Rd
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Grades: 3-5
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Central Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
43 Oliver Ave
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Grades: K-3
| 234 students
Rank: #33.
Pennsville Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 William Penn Avenue
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
Pennsville Memorial High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 S Broadway
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Grades: 9-12
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
63 Mahoney Road
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Pennsville, NJ 08070
(856) 540-6200
Grades: PK-1
| 381 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pennsville, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Pennsville, NJ include Penn Beach Elementary School, Central Park Elementary School and Pennsville Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pennsville?
5 public schools are located in Pennsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennsville?
Pennsville public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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