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).