Total enrollment
1,408
+79 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Carneys Point
New Jersey · Public K-12
Public schools in Carneys Point number 3 per the latest NCES data, with about 1,408 students enrolled, an average school size of 469.
4-year change in Carneys Point
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
8,050
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,408
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Street School | Elementary | 01-03 | 463 |
| Lafayette - Pershing | Elementary | PK-KG | 313 |
| Penns Grove High School | High | 09-12 | 632 |
About Carneys Point
Public education in Carneys Point, New Jersey runs across 3 schools that serves roughly 1,408 students. By footprint, Carneys Point sits in the low-population bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city consists of 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Average school size in Carneys Point is around 469 students, 13% lower than the New Jersey average of about 540.
Over the past 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Carneys Point has increased 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 1,329 students to 1,408.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Carneys Point discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.