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#379 of 534 private schools in NJ
Assumption Catholic School
Elementary School · Perth Amboy, NJ
A private elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
380 MEREDITH ST, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Assumption Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,766/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,464
Median home value
$340,900
Median rent
$1,623/mo
College educated
15.5%
Homeownership
35%
Poverty rate
19.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08861; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ignacio Cruz Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 0.4 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Edward J. Patten Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| Edmund Hmieleski Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK | 0.6 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Rose M. Lopez Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 868 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Assumption Catholic School is listed in Perth Amboy, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School is a private elementary school in Perth Amboy, NJ, serving approximately 151 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #379 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Assumption Catholic School
What grades does Assumption Catholic School serve?
Assumption Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Assumption Catholic School?
Assumption Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Assumption Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at Assumption Catholic School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Assumption Catholic School rank in NJ?
Assumption Catholic School ranks #379 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Assumption Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Assumption Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Assumption Catholic School a private school?
Yes, Assumption Catholic School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Assumption Catholic School a religious school?
Assumption Catholic School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (732) 826-8721
- Area population (ZIP 08861)
- 58,264
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08861; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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