South River Primary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South River, New Jersey 08882 · South River Public School District
#853 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#16482 of 50,301 nationally
About South River Primary School
South River Primary School is a public elementary located in South River, in the South River Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades PK–2. In 2025 it enrolled 508 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 853rd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 508.
There are 5 schools in South River; South River Primary School ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)65%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.2
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 River Primary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South River Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
South River Middle School
South River · Public middle · Grades 6–8
524 students · 290 m away
South River Elementary School
South River · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
496 students · 333 m away
South River High School
South River · Public high · Grades 9–12
716 students · 407 m away
South River Early Learning Center
South River · Public other · Grades PK–PK
151 students · 426 m away
Central Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
349 students · 1.2 km away
East Brunswick High School
East Brunswick · Public high · Grades 10–12
2,124 students · 1.4 km away
Irwin Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
305 students · 1.5 km away
Chittick Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
338 students · 1.8 km away
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
East Brunswick · Public middle · Grades 5–6
1,221 students · 2.4 km away
Churchill Junior High School
East Brunswick · Public middle · Grades 7–9
2,080 students · 2.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
New Monmouth Elementary School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
Belmont Runyon Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
508 students
Academy Street Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
Howard Yocum Elementary
Maple Shade · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
507 students
Franklin Elementary School
N Bergen · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
509 students
Franklin Elementary School
Westfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
509 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South River Primary School a good school?
South River Primary School has a Success Index (US) of 62.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #853 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 River Primary School rank in New Jersey?
South River Primary School ranks #853 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #16482 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South River Primary School?
South River Primary School had 508 students in 2025.
Is South River Primary School a elementary school or a high school?
South River Primary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South River Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South River Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.