Public schools in Pennsville, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in Pennsville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,846
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.2:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Pennsville public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Pennsville, NJ: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,846 students, an average of 369 per school. The largest campus is Pennsville Memorial High School (483 students), and the largest elementary school is Valley Park Elementary School (365).
Every listed school belongs to Pennsville School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 45% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Pennsville
Elementary schools in Pennsville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Park Elementary School Pennsville School District | KG–03 | 275 | 12.2:1 | |
| Penn Beach Elementary Pennsville School District | 03–05 | 263 | 10.3:1 | |
| Valley Park Elementary School Pennsville School District | PK–01 | 365 | 11.4:1 |
Middle schools in Pennsville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Middle School Pennsville School District | 06–08 | 460 | 11.2:1 |
High schools in Pennsville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsville Memorial High School Pennsville School District | 09–12 | 483 | 10.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.3%
- Hispanic17.3%
- Black7.3%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Pennsville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,846 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Pennsville
How many public schools are in Pennsville, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Pennsville: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 1,846 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Pennsville?
All listed public schools with an address in Pennsville belong to Pennsville School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Pennsville?
Pennsville Memorial High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Pennsville, with 483 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Pennsville?
No school with an address in Pennsville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Pennsville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Pennsville public schools is 11.2:1, similar to the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Pennsville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
Nearby New Jersey cities
Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities