South River Elementary School
SOUTH RIVER, NJ · South River Public School District
Regular public school · Grades 2-5 · Suburb, large
992nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 25%· Stable
81 JOHNSON PLACE, SOUTH RIVER, NJ 08882
(732)613-4073NCES ID 341539000236Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks South River Elementary School 992nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 25% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 22th in 2019 to 25th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 482 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 683 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1998, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 28.4% | 45.1% | ▲ 16.7 pts | |
| White | 59.1% | 42.8% | ▼ 16.3 pts | |
| Black | 5.8% | 7.0% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 2.9% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Asian | 5.8% | 2.0% | ▼ 3.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1998. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $539K in zip 08882 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than South River Elementary School
- –South River Primary SchoolSouth River Public School District · 0.2 mi awayCompare
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ELA 81% ▲43 · Math 66% ▲36Compare - #510Memorial Elementary SchoolEast Brunswick Township School District · 2.1 mi away510th of 1,324
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ELA 74% ▲36 · Math 77% ▲47Compare
What school district is South River Elementary School in?
South River Elementary School is part of the South River Public School District district in SOUTH RIVER, New Jersey.
Is South River Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South River Elementary School 992nd of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 25% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South River Elementary School?
Hispanic 45%, White 43%, Black 7%, Two or more races 3% (683 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South River Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08882 is $539K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.