For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,160 students in Lumberton, NJ (there are , serving 73 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Lumberton, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Lumberton, NJ are Lumberton Middle School, Bobby's Run Elementary School and Ashbrook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumberton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Lumberton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Lumberton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lumberton Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 Dimsdale Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 265-0123
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 265-0123
Grades: 6-8
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Bobby's Run Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 Dimsdale Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 702-5555
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 702-5555
Grades: 2-5
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Ashbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
33 Municipal Drive
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 518-0030
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 518-0030
Grades: PK-1
| 367 students
Lumberton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
56 Chestnut Street
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 267-1404
Lumberton, NJ 08048
(609) 267-1404
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lumberton, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Lumberton, NJ include Lumberton Middle School, Bobby's Run Elementary School and Ashbrook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Lumberton?
3 public schools are located in Lumberton.
What percentage of students in Lumberton go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Lumberton are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lumberton?
Lumberton public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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