For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 627 students in Florence, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Florence, NJ is Florence Riverfront School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Florence, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Florence Riverfront School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Front Street
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
Gr: 4-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Florence, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 West Second St
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4610
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4610
Gr: 4-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Florence, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Florence, NJ include Florence Riverfront School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
1 public schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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