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Best Schools in 08861, NJ
08861, NJ has 21 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,698 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in 08861 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08861, NJ
The top high schools in 08861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Woodbridge Academy Magnet School
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Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
2. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1371 Students
3. Perth Amboy Magnet School
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Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
4. Perth Amboy High School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2658 Students
5. Woodbridge High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
6. Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
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Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 376 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08861, NJ
The top middle schools in 08861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Fords Middle School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 593 Students
2. Samuel E. Shull Middle School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1310 Students
3. William C. Mcginnis Middle School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08861, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08861, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
2. Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 862 Students
3. Matthew Jago Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 411 Students
4. James J. Flynn Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students
5. Middlesex County Stem Charter School
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Middlesex County Stem Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 462 Students
6. Edward J. Patten Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 618 Students
7. Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 524 Students
8. Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 487 Students
9. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 458 Students
10. Assumption Catholic School
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Assumption Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 169 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08861, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08861, NJ has a total population of 58,774 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 70%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08861, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08861, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.89 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.77 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08861, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08861, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08861, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08861, NJ
How many schools are in 08861, NJ?
08861, NJ has 21 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,698 students in total.
How do schools in 08861 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 08861 score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in 08861 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08861?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 22%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations