Perth Amboy Public School District
School District · Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
12
6 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
10,356
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Evaluating Perth Amboy Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Perth Amboy Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
Perth Amboy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
James J. Flynn Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Perth Amboy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#283 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$42,650
+$17,041 vs New Jersey median
District size
10,356 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Perth Amboy Public School District ranks #283 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Perth Amboy Public School District's schools with real test data average 6.1/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School (7.2/10), James J. Flynn Elementary School (7.2/10), and Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.2/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Perth Amboy Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Perth Amboy Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 12). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | James J. Flynn Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Rose M. Lopez Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Samuel E. Shull Middle School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Edward J. Patten Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Dual Language School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 9 | William C. Mcginnis Middle School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 10 | Perth Amboy High School | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 12 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Perth Amboy Public School District
Perth Amboy Public School District is a Perth Amboy, New Jersey school district serving 12 schools.The district educates 10,356 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. District-level spending was $42,650 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Perth Amboy Public School District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Perth Amboy Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 30.1% and ELA proficiency of 37.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Perth Amboy Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Perth Amboy Public School District with test data.
Schools in Perth Amboy Public School District
12 schoolsElementary Schools6
Middle Schools3
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Perth Amboy
- Total Enrollment
- 10,356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 795
- District spending per student
- $42,650NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District has 12 schools in total — 6 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Perth Amboy Public School District?
The average composite rating for Perth Amboy Public School District is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Perth Amboy Public School District's district-level spending was $42,650 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Perth Amboy Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Perth Amboy Public School District is 13:1.
What is the top-rated school in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School is the highest-rated school in Perth Amboy Public School District with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Perth Amboy Public School District?
Across schools in Perth Amboy Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Perth Amboy Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Perth Amboy Public School District has an average school rating of 5.9/10 across 12 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.3%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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