For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,564 students in South Amboy, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Amboy, NJ are Memorial Elementary School, South Amboy Elementary School and South Amboy Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Amboy, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Amboy have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Amboy, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11 Ely Ave
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 290-3876
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 290-3876
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
South Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
249 John Street
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-2118
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-2118
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
South Amboy Middle/high School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 Governor Harold G Hoffman
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 316-7669
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 316-7669
Grades: 6-12
| 594 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South Amboy, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Amboy, NJ include Memorial Elementary School, South Amboy Elementary School and South Amboy Middle/high School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Amboy?
3 public elementary schools are located in South Amboy.
What is the racial composition of students in South Amboy?
South Amboy public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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