Total enrollment
1,433
+387 (+37%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in South Amboy
New Jersey · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in South Amboy reaches 1,433 students across 3 schools, with a level mix of 2 elementary and 1 high.
7-year change in South Amboy
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% Black
10%
was 11%
% Asian
6%
was 5%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project Before at Selover School | Elementary | PK-PK | 233 |
| South Amboy Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 584 |
| South Amboy Middle/High School | High | 06-12 | 616 |
About South Amboy
Public education in South Amboy, New Jersey runs across 3 schools that hosts roughly 1,433 students. By footprint, South Amboy sits in the low-population bracket.
In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 2 elementary, and 1 high.
Schools in South Amboy average about 478 students each, 11% lower than the New Jersey norm.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in South Amboy has climbed 37% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,046 students to 1,433. South Amboy now counts 3 public schools, up from 2 in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for South Amboy discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.