Public schools in South River, NJ
5 open public schools with an address in South River, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,395
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of South River public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in South River, NJ: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,395 students, an average of 479 per school. The largest campus is South River High School (716 students), and the largest elementary school is South River Primary School (508).
Every listed school belongs to South River Public School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 66% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving South River
Elementary schools in South River
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River Elementary School South River Public School District | 03–05 | 496 | 8.8:1 | |
| South River Primary School South River Public School District | PK–02 | 508 | 10:1 |
Middle schools in South River
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River Middle School South River Public School District | 06–08 | 524 | 10.2:1 |
High schools in South River
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River High School South River Public School District | 09–12 | 716 | 12.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in South River
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South River Early Learning Center South River Public School District | PK–PK | 151 | 151:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White41.9%
- Hispanic46.9%
- Black6.5%
- Asian1.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 South River schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,395 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South River
How many public schools are in South River, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in South River: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,395 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South River?
All listed public schools with an address in South River belong to South River Public School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in South River?
South River High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South River, with 716 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South River?
No school with an address in South River is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Jersey.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South River schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South River public schools is 10.2:1, lower than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in South River guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities