Best Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy, NJ has a total of 21 schools including 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 13 elementary schools. A total of 15,771 students attend Perth Amboy, NJ schools. On average, schools in Perth Amboy score 18% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Perth Amboy underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy, NJ has 5 high schools with 6,227 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Perth Amboy score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Perth Amboy underperform expectations.
1. John F. Kennedy Memorial High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1371 Students
2. Woodbridge High School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1558 Students
3. Perth Amboy High School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2658 Students
4. Perth Amboy Magnet School
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Middlesex County Vocational And Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
5. 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 Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy, NJ has 3 middle schools with 3,133 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Perth Amboy score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 21% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Perth Amboy don't meet expectations.
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 5 - 8 • 1310 Students
3. William C. Mcginnis Middle School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1230 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ
Perth Amboy, NJ has 13 elementary schools with 6,411 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Perth Amboy score 16% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Perth Amboy underperform expectations.
1. Lafayette Estates Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
2. Menlo Park Terrace Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 360 Students
3. Middlesex County Stem Charter School
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Middlesex County Stem Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 462 Students
4. James J. Flynn Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 497 Students
5. Port Reading Avenue Elementary School
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Woodbridge Township School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 361 Students
6. Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 524 Students
7. Edward J. Patten Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 618 Students
8. Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 458 Students
9. Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 862 Students
10. Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
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Perth Amboy Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 487 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Perth Amboy, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Perth Amboy, NJ has a total population of 58,132 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.76 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Perth Amboy, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Perth Amboy, NJ.
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