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Best Schools in Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Compare 14 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
14
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
10,728
Total Students
Across Perth Amboy
12.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
14 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score17%
ELA Assessment Score30%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)12 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,769 students at Perth Amboy High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Perth Amboy Magnet School
publichighGrade 9-12
457 High Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
4
Rating
Students
269
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
27%
James J. Flynn Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
850 Chamberlain Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2.9
Rating
Students
599
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
35%
Math Proficiency
22%
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
435 Seaman Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2.7
Rating
Students
793
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
27%
Middlesex County Stem Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
613 Carlock Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2.5
Rating
Students
739
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
22%
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
51 First Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2.4
Rating
Students
616
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
31%
Math Proficiency
17%
Perth Amboy High School
publichighGrade 9-12
931 Convery Blvd, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2.3
Rating
Students
2,769
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
11%
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
500 Charles Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2.1
Rating
Students
649
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
14%
Herbert N. Richardson 21St Century School
publicelementaryK-5
318 Stockton Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2
Rating
Students
632
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
20%
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
445 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
2
Rating
Students
559
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
22%
Math Proficiency
17%
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
380 Hall Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
1.9
Rating
Students
941
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
11%
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
271 State Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
1.7
Rating
Students
984
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
9%
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 7-12
612 Amboy Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
1.5
Rating
Students
259
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
27%
Math Proficiency
3%
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
601 Cortlandt St, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
0
Rating
Students
577
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center
publicelementaryPK-PK
925 Amboy Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
0
Rating
Students
342
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Perth Amboy
Perth Amboy, New Jersey is home to 14 schools serving over 10,728 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Perth Amboy, New Jersey?
There are 14 schools in Perth Amboy, serving 10,728 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Perth Amboy?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Perth Amboy include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Perth Amboy?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Perth Amboy is 12.1:1.