For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,279 students in Perth Amboy, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Perth Amboy, NJ are Perth Amboy Magnet School, Perth Amboy High School and Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perth Amboy, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Perth Amboy have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Perth Amboy, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perth Amboy Magnet School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perth Amboy Magnet School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
457 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6300
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Perth Amboy High School
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 2,685 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
612 Amboy Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(848) 203-3742
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(848) 203-3742
Gr: 7-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Perth Amboy, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Gr: K-4 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
333 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Gr: PK
274 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Gr: PK | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
351 Mechanic Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 324-9860
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 324-9860
Gr: PK | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Perth Amboy, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Perth Amboy, NJ include Perth Amboy Magnet School, Perth Amboy High School and Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Perth Amboy?
3 public high schools are located in Perth Amboy.
What is the racial composition of students in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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