For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,793 students in 08879, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08879, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 08879 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08879, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08879, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 417 students
Rank: #22.
South Amboy Elementary School
Magnet 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
Magnet 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
| 571 students
Rank: n/an/a
Project Before At Selover School
Magnet School
150 Lincoln St.
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-5200
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 525-5200
Grades: PK
| 225 students
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What are the top ranked public schools in 08879, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08879, NJ include Memorial Elementary School, South Amboy Elementary School and South Amboy Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in 08879?
4 public schools are located in 08879.
What is the racial composition of students in 08879?
08879 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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