Schools in South River, New Jersey (2025)
5 schools · 2,395 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 508.
South River, in New Jersey, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 2,395 students. By level there are 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across South River's schools is 508, above the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
4 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is South River Primary School (62.5, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by South River Elementary School (42.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and South River Middle School (41.2, lower 50% of middle schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are South River High School (716 students), South River Middle School (524 students), South River Primary School (508 students).
Ranked schools in South River
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 163South River Primary SchoolSouth River · Public Elementary65% Free/reduced-price lunch · 508 students
- 243South River Elementary SchoolSouth River · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 496 students
- 341South River Middle SchoolSouth River · Public Middle34% Math proficiency · 524 students
- 436South River High SchoolSouth River · Public High24% Math proficiency · 716 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South River Primary School South River · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Public | 62.5 Top 50% | 65% Free/reduced-price lunch | 508 |
| 2 | South River Elementary School South River · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 42.5 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 496 |
| 3 | South River Middle School South River · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 41.2 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 524 |
| 4 | South River High School South River · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 35.5 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 716 |
Other schools in South River
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in South River side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in South River?
South River Primary School is the highest-ranked school in South River with a Success Index (US) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in South River?
South River has 5 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other) educating 2,395 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in South River?
The median Enrollment across schools in South River is 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.