For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 619 students in Florence, NJ.
The top ranked public school in Florence, NJ is Florence Riverfront School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Florence, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Florence have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Florence, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Florence Riverfront School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Front Street
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4647
Grades: 4-8
| 619 students
Florence, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
208 West Second St
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4610
Florence, NJ 08518
(609) 499-4610
Grades: 4-5
| 245 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Florence, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Florence, NJ include Florence Riverfront School.
How many public schools are located in Florence?
1 public schools are located in Florence.
What is the racial composition of students in Florence?
Florence public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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