Photo: formulanone from Huntsville, United States · CC BY-SA 2.0South River’s public schools score below 89% of New Jersey districts on tests and graduation
In South River, 19% of tested students are proficient in math, below the New Jersey average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving South River, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Jersey, not nationally.
From New Jersey state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
South River’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 413 New Jersey towns with household incomes within a quarter of South River’s, its schools beat 5%, lower than their 11% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 31% of tested students were proficient in reading and 19% in math, against 49% and 36% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
81% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $22,143 per student, against $28,441 across New Jersey (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school
From grade 3 the district’s path is South River Elementary School, then South River Middle School, then South River High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Pillars Preparatory Academy (private) and Darul Arqam School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind South River’s grade
D: better than 11% of New Jersey school districts, #428 of 465 New Jersey towns. Both inputs trail the New Jersey average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South River, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in South River · depends on your address
South River Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 508 students · 10:1 students per teacher
South River Early Learning Center
Grades PK · 151 students
Kindergarten in South River
South River Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 508 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in South River
South River Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 508 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in South River
South River Primary School
Grades PK–2 · 508 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in South River
South River Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 496 students · 9:1 students per teacher
4th grade in South River
South River Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 496 students · 9:1 students per teacher
5th grade in South River
South River Elementary School
Grades 3–5 · 496 students · 9:1 students per teacher
6th grade in South River
South River Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 524 students · 10:1 students per teacher
7th grade in South River
South River Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 524 students · 10:1 students per teacher
8th grade in South River
South River Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 524 students · 10:1 students per teacher
9th grade in South River
South River High School
Grades 9–12 · 716 students · 12:1 students per teacher
10th grade in South River
South River High School
Grades 9–12 · 716 students · 12:1 students per teacher
11th grade in South River
South River High School
Grades 9–12 · 716 students · 12:1 students per teacher
12th grade in South River
South River High School
Grades 9–12 · 716 students · 12:1 students per teacher
South River’s public schools are run by South River Borough School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
South River vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Jersey towns that share South River’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South River | D | South River Borough |
| Sayreville | B− | Sayreville Borough |
| East Brunswick | A− | East Brunswick Township |
Every school in South River
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Jersey’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about South River’s schools
Are South River’s schools good?
On New Jersey’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools South River children attend score below 89% of New Jersey’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D Schools grade, #428 of 465 New Jersey towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South River in?
South River Borough School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,395 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do South River kids go to high school?
South River High School, with 716 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is South River’s graduation rate?
81% of the class of 2023 in South River Borough School District graduated in four years, against 90% across New Jersey.
How much does South River spend per student?
$22,143 in South River Borough School District (FY2024), against $28,441 across New Jersey. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in South River?
Yes: Pillars Preparatory Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 334 students) and Darul Arqam School (religious, grades PK–12, 286 students).
Parents talk
What South River families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near South River → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Jersey. Stars are from neighbors.