Best Public Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ

The city of Perth Amboy, New Jersey is home to 14 schools, including 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools, all part of the Perth Amboy Public School District, as well as two public charter schools - the Middlesex County STEM Charter School and the Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School. The schools serve a predominantly Hispanic student population, with high rates of economic disadvantage.

Among the standout schools in the district, Perth Amboy Magnet School stands out as the highest-performing, with the best statewide ranking, graduation rate, and lowest chronic absenteeism. Other notable schools include William C. McGinnis Middle School, which has the lowest student-teacher ratio among middle and elementary schools, and Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School, which has the lowest student-teacher ratio among elementary schools.

However, the district as a whole faces significant challenges, with generally low test scores compared to state averages and high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage. The data suggests that targeted interventions and learning from the practices of the higher-performing schools could help address these systemic issues and support the success of all students in the Perth Amboy school system.