Schools in Perth Amboy Public School District, New Jersey (2025)
12 schools · 9,845 students · 12 public · median Enrollment 632.
Perth Amboy Public School District, in New Jersey, has 12 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 9,845 students. By level there are 6 elementary, 3 middle, 2 other, 1 high; by sector 12 public.
The median Enrollment across Perth Amboy Public School District's schools is 632, above the New Jersey median of 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
10 of the 12 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Dual Language School (54.5, top 50% of middle schools nationally), followed by James J. Flynn Elementary School (51.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School (44.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Perth Amboy High School (2,769 students), William C. McGinnis Middle School (984 students), Samuel E. Shull Middle School (941 students).
Ranked schools in Perth Amboy Public School District
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Jersey.
- 155Dual Language SchoolFords · Public Middle45% Math proficiency · 384 students
- 252James J. Flynn Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 599 students
- 344Robert N. Wilentz Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy · Public Elementary41% Math proficiency · 616 students
- 442Edward J. Patten Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy · Public Elementary39% Math proficiency · 649 students
- 539Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century SchoolPerth Amboy · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 632 students
- 639Rose M. Lopez Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy · Public Elementary75.3% Free/reduced-price lunch · 793 students
- 735Anthony V. Ceres Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 559 students
- 831Samuel E. Shull Middle SchoolPerth Amboy · Public Middle22% Math proficiency · 941 students
- 930William C. McGinnis Middle SchoolPerth Amboy · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 984 students
- 1027Perth Amboy High SchoolPerth Amboy · Public High16% Math proficiency · 2,769 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dual Language School Fords · Middle · Grades 4–8 | Public | 54.5 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 384 |
| 2 | James J. Flynn Elementary School Perth Amboy · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 599 |
| 3 | Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School Perth Amboy · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 44.2 Lower 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 616 |
| 4 | Edward J. Patten Elementary School Perth Amboy · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 42.2 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 649 |
| 5 | Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School Perth Amboy · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 39.4 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 632 |
| 6 | Rose M. Lopez Elementary School Perth Amboy · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 38.5 Lower 50% | 75.3% Free/reduced-price lunch | 793 |
| 7 | Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School Perth Amboy · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.7 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 559 |
| 8 | Samuel E. Shull Middle School Perth Amboy · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.7 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 941 |
| 9 | William C. McGinnis Middle School Perth Amboy · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.0 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 984 |
| 10 | Perth Amboy High School Perth Amboy · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 27.2 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 2,769 |
Other schools in Perth Amboy Public School District
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Perth Amboy Public School District side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Dual Language School is the highest-ranked school in Perth Amboy Public School District with a Success Index (US) of 54.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District has 12 schools (3 middle, 6 elementary, 1 high, 2 other) educating 9,845 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Perth Amboy Public School District?
The median Enrollment across schools in Perth Amboy Public School District is 632. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.