For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 385 students in Port Reading, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in Port Reading, NJ is Port Reading Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Port Reading, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Port Reading have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Port Reading, NJ (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Turner Street
Port Reading, NJ 07064
(732) 602-8409
Port Reading, NJ 07064
(732) 602-8409
Gr: K-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Port Reading, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Reaching Individual Student Excellence Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
77 Turner Street
Port Reading, NJ 07064
(732) 602-2525
Port Reading, NJ 07064
(732) 602-2525
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Port Reading, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Port Reading, NJ include Port Reading Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Port Reading?
1 public schools are located in Port Reading.
What is the racial composition of students in Port Reading?
Port Reading public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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