For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,593 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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pennsauken, NJ (2026)
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 | 1,558 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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