For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 398 students in the neighborhood of Laurence Harbor, South Amboy, NJ.
The top ranked public school in Laurence Harbor is Memorial Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Laurence Harbor, South Amboy, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Laurence Harbor, South Amboy, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Ely Ave
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 290-3876
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 290-3876
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laurence Harbor, South Amboy, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Laurence Harbor, South Amboy, NJ include Memorial Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laurence Harbor, South Amboy?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Laurence Harbor, South Amboy.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Laurence Harbor, South Amboy?
the neighborhood of Laurence Harbor, South Amboy public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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