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Perth Amboy Public School District

178 Barracks Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Perth Amboy Public 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 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,845 students in Perth Amboy Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Perth Amboy Public 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 63% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,556 Schools
# Students
9,845 Students
1,355,555 Students
# Teachers
772 Teachers
116,382 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Perth Amboy Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 642 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.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#582 out of 648 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
14%
38%
30%
49%
7%
23%
86%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
94%
35%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
1%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $30,383 is higher than the state median of $27,031. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,735 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$299 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$303 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,383
$27,031
Spending / Student
$30,735
$25,924

Best Perth Amboy Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dual Language School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Gr: 4-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Seaman Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6214
Gr: K-3 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
James J. Flynn Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Chamberlain Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6080
Gr: K-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Gr: K-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Perth Amboy High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
931 Convery Blvd
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6030
Gr: 9-12 | 2,769 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Charles Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6050
Gr: K-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
445 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6020
Gr: K-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #88.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Hall Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Stockton Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Gr: K-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
271 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 984 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
925 Amboy Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Gr: PK | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
601 Cortlandt St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Gr: PK | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,845 students.
What is the rank of Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District is ranked #581 out of 642 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 Public School District?
94% of Perth Amboy Public School District students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public 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 Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,735 is higher than the state median of $25,924. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,845 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : 86% (Btm 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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