PORT READING SCHOOL
PORT READING SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Woodbridge Township School District school district, located in PORT READING, NJ with about 430 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, PORT READING SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PORT READING SCHOOL, located on Turner Street in Port Reading, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students within the Woodbridge Township School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a foundational role in the local community, providing educational programming typically spanning the primary grade levels. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive academic environment that fosters the social, emotional, and intellectual growth of its diverse student body.
The facility operates as part of a larger district-wide effort to maintain consistent academic standards while addressing the specific needs of the Port Reading area. Beyond core classroom instruction, the school generally emphasizes the importance of community involvement, parent-teacher partnerships, and extracurricular engagement to help prepare young students for their transition to middle school. Its location serves as a central hub for families in the immediate vicinity, reflecting the district’s dedication to accessible, quality public education.
For more information, contact PORT READING SCHOOL at (732) 602-8409 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PORT READING, NJ 07064-1326
(732) 602-8409
PORT READING SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PORT READING, NJ with about 430 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Woodbridge Township School District
- Total Students:
- 430
- Teachers:
- 33.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 430 students
- White
- 46.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 34.2%
- Black or African American
- 9.8%
- Asian
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.