For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,716 students in Perth Amboy, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in Perth Amboy, NJ are Middlesex County Stem Charter School, Samuel E. Shull Middle School and William C. Mcginnis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perth Amboy, NJ public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Perth Amboy have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlesex County Stem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
613 Carlock Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(848) 242-1818
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(848) 242-1818
Gr: K-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Hall Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
271 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
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 middle schools in Perth Amboy, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in Perth Amboy, NJ include Middlesex County Stem Charter School, Samuel E. Shull Middle School and William C. Mcginnis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Perth Amboy?
4 public middle schools are located in Perth Amboy.
What is the racial composition of students in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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