For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,128 students in Pitman, NJ (there are , serving 126 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Pitman, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pitman, NJ are Memorial Elementary School and Pitman Jr./sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pitman, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Pitman have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pitman, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Hudson Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2526
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2526
Gr: PK-1 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Pitman Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 Linden Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2121
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2121
Gr: 7-12 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
138 East Holly Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-0636
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-0636
Gr: 2-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Pitman, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
211 Washington Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2628
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-2628
Gr: 2-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
138 East Holly Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-0636
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-0636
Gr: 6-8 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
320 Grant Avenue
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-1316
Pitman, NJ 08071
(856) 589-1316
Gr: 2-5 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pitman, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Pitman, NJ include Memorial Elementary School and Pitman Jr./sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Pitman?
3 public schools are located in Pitman.
What percentage of students in Pitman go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Pitman are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pitman?
Pitman public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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