South Amboy Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Amboy, New Jersey 08879 · South Amboy School District
#1034 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#23940 of 50,301 nationally
About South Amboy Elementary
South Amboy Elementary is a public elementary located in South Amboy, in the South Amboy School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 584 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 51.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1034th of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (43th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 584.
There are 3 schools in South Amboy; South Amboy Elementary ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Amboy Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Amboy Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South Amboy Middle/High School
South Amboy · Public high · Grades 6–12
616 students · 507 m away
Project Before at Selover School
South Amboy · Public other · Grades PK–PK
233 students · 1.3 km away
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
488 students · 2.4 km away
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students · 2.4 km away
Harry S. Truman Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
425 students · 2.4 km away
Emma Arleth Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
485 students · 2.5 km away
William C. McGinnis Middle School
Perth Amboy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
984 students · 3.1 km away
Samsel Upper Elementary School
Parlin · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
870 students · 3.2 km away
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
632 students · 3.5 km away
Sayreville War Memorial High School
Parlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,764 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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584 students
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583 students
Salt Brook School
New Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–6
583 students
Norwood Public School
Norwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
583 students
Wayside Elementary School
Ocean · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
583 students
Silver Bay Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
585 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Amboy Elementary a good school?
South Amboy Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 51.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1034 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Amboy Elementary rank in New Jersey?
South Amboy Elementary ranks #1034 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #23940 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Amboy Elementary?
South Amboy Elementary had 584 students in 2025.
Is South Amboy Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Amboy Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Amboy Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Amboy Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.