For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,395 students in 08882, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 306 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 08882, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
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 22% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), 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 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08882, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South River Elementary School
(Math: 29% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
South River Middle School
(Math: 18% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
South River High School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
19 Montgomery Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4000
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4000
Gr: PK | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 151:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
22 David Street
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
South River, NJ 08882
(732) 613-4006
Gr: PK-2 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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?
5 public schools are located in 08882.
What percentage of students in 08882 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 08882 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08882?
08882 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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