For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,686 students in South River, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South River, NJ are South River Elementary School and South River Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South River, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in South River have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South River, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South River Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
81 Johnson Place
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
Grades: 2-5
| 683 students
Rank: #22.
South River Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4073
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: n/an/a
22 David Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
Grades: PK-1
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South River, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South River, NJ include South River Elementary School and South River Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South River?
3 public elementary schools are located in South River.
What is the racial composition of students in South River?
South River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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