For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,422 students in 08882, NJ (there are , serving 249 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 08882, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08882, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 08882 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08882, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 08882, NJ Public Schools (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: #33.
South River High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4014
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4014
Grades: 9-12
| 736 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 schools in 08882, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08882, NJ include South River Elementary School, South River Middle School and South River High School.
How many public schools are located in 08882?
4 public schools are located in 08882.
What percentage of students in 08882 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 08882 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08882?
08882 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).
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