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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 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,972 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 36%), 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
District Rank
Perth Amboy Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has increased from 76% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#576 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
23%
Graduation Rate
85%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.72
# American Indian Students
2 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
10%
# Hispanic Students
9,379 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
94%
34%
# Black Students
422 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
91 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
1%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
992
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
711
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
683
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
683
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
727
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
735
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
728
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
708
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
660
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
660
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
666
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
701
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
648
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
670
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
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 Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dual Language School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
630 Amboy Avenue
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Fords, NJ 08863
(732) 376-6200
Grades: 4-8
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
James J. Flynn Elementary School
(Math: 22% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-3
| 868 students
Rank: #44.
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
(Math: 17% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 633 students
Rank: #55.
Perth Amboy High School
(Math: 11% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,685 students
Rank: #66.
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
318 Stockton Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Grades: K-5
| 684 students
Rank: #77.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
(Math: 14% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 642 students
Rank: #88.
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #99.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
(Math: 11% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #1010.
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: n/an/a
925 Amboy Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-5460
Grades: PK
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Cortlandt St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Grades: PK
| 647 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District manages 12 public schools serving 9,972 students.
What is the rank of Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District is ranked #576 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 $30,343 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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