Top Rankings
Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,972 students in Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
9,972 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
793 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 645 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#582 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
94%
34%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
1%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,996 is higher than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,343 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$299 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$303 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,996
$26,931
Spending / Student
$30,343
$25,828
Best Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dual Language School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Gr: 4-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
435 Seaman Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6214
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6214
Gr: K-3 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
James J. Flynn Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Chamberlain Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6080
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6080
Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Gr: K-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Perth Amboy High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Eagle Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6030
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 2,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Charles Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6050
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6050
Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
445 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6020
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6020
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Hall Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
318 Stockton Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
925 Amboy Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Gr: PK | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Cortlandt St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Gr: PK | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,972 students.
What is the rank of Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District is ranked #584 out of 645 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
94% of Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District?
Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Perth Amboy ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,343 is higher than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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