Pemberton Township Schools serves over 4,500 students from Pemberton Township, Pemberton Borough and Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst.
Pemberton Early Childhood Education Center serves 3 and 4 pre-kindergarten students, with a free, full-day preschool educational program.
Five elementary schools, two middle schools and one high school serve students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
Eight of Pemberton Township Schools' nine schools have earned the prestigious National School of Character designation. All nine are New Jersey State Schools of Character.
Three chapters of the National Honor Society include the National Elementary Honor Society (5th graders); National Junior Honor Society (6th, 7th & 8th graders) and National Honor Society (high school).
Small class size in elementary schools provides an optimal learning environment.
Specialized learning academies at the high school include Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Academy (STEM); Medical Arts Academy; and the Fine Arts and Music Experience Academy (FAME).
Pemberton’s Program for Gifted and Talented students in grades K-5 is designed to meet the needs of gifted learners through a challenging instructional curriculum.
The middle and high school AVID program (Advancement via Individual Determination) works to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.
The district has maintained a proud military affiliation for nearly 100 years, and the high school JROTC is an award-winning unit.
A safe, secure environment with a 3-tiered security system is in place at every school, security monitors are posted at all schools, and anti-bullying programs are in place.
Championship athletics, outstanding music, choral and theatre programs and a broad range of extracurricular activities provide students with ample opportunities to excel outside the classroom.