For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,298 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 11% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), 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 86%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Perth Amboy Magnet School, with ≥95% 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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 264 students
Rank: #22.
Perth Amboy High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 2,658 students
Rank: #33.
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | 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
Grades: 7-12
| 376 students
Perth Amboy, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Grades: K-4
| 789 students
274 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Grades: PK
| n/a students
333 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Grades: PK
| n/a students
274 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Grades: PK
| 285 students
351 Mechanic Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 324-9860
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 324-9860
Grades: PK
| 300 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 62% (majority Hispanic).
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