For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,160 students in 08048, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08048, 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.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08048 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08048, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08048, NJ Public Elementary Schools (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: 28% | 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
08048, 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 elementary schools in 08048, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08048, NJ include Lumberton Middle School, Bobby's Run Elementary School and Ashbrook Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08048?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08048.
What is the racial composition of students in 08048?
08048 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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