Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Perth Amboy, New Jersey 08861 · Perth Amboy Public School District
#1191 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#32337 of 50,301 nationally
About Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is a public elementary located in Perth Amboy, in the Perth Amboy Public School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 632 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1191st of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (85th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (29th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 632.
There are 13 schools in Perth Amboy; Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School ranks 4th of 11 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)40%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)76.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 40%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–3
793 students · 415 m away
William C. McGinnis Middle School
Perth Amboy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
984 students · 883 m away
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School
Perth Amboy · Charter high · Grades 7–12
259 students · 984 m away
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
559 students · 1.0 km away
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
649 students · 1.1 km away
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
Perth Amboy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
941 students · 1.1 km away
Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood Center
Perth Amboy · Public other · Grades PK–PK
577 students · 1.1 km away
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
616 students · 1.1 km away
Middlesex County STEM Charter School
Perth Amboy · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
739 students · 1.6 km away
Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood Center
Perth Amboy · Public other · Grades PK–PK
342 students · 2.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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632 students
Ross Street Elementary School
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633 students
Washington Elementary School
Edison · Public elementary · Grades K–5
630 students
Winfield Scott School No. 2
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
630 students
Victor Mravlag School No. 21
Elizabeth · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
634 students
McKinley Avenue Elementary School
Manahawkin · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
630 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School a good school?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School has a Success Index (US) of 39.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1191 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School rank in New Jersey?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School ranks #1191 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #32337 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School had 632 students in 2025.
Is Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School a elementary school or a high school?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.