For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,821 students in South Amboy, NJ.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in South Amboy have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Amboy, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
South Amboy Elementary School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
150 Lincoln St.
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 952-8047
South Amboy, NJ 08879
(732) 952-8047
Gr: PK | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Amboy, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in South Amboy, NJ include Memorial Elementary School, South Amboy Elementary School and South Amboy Middle/high School.
How many public schools are located in South Amboy?
4 public schools are located in South Amboy.
What is the racial composition of students in South Amboy?
South Amboy public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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