Best South River Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,422 students in South River, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 249 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in South River, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

The top ranked public schools in South River, NJ are South River Elementary School, South River Middle School and South River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

South River, NJ public schools have an score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South River have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.

Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in South River, NJ (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

South River Elementary School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
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81 Johnson Place
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073

Gr: 2-5 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Rank: #22.

South River Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
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3 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073

Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%

Rank: #33.

South River High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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11 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4014

Gr: 9-12 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: n/an/a

South River Primary School

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22 David Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006

Gr: PK-1 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in South River, NJ?

The top ranked public schools in South River, NJ include South River Elementary School, South River Middle School and South River High School.

How many public schools are located in South River?

4 public schools are located in South River.

What percentage of students in South River go to public school?

91% of all K-12 students in South River are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).

What is the racial composition of students in South River?

South River public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).