Best Public Elementary Schools in 08861 (Perth Amboy, NJ) (2025-26)

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Best 08861 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,370 students in 08861, NJ.

The top ranked public elementary schools in 08861, NJ are Middlesex County Stem Charter School, Rose M. Lopez Elementary School and James J. Flynn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 08861 have an score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08861, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08861, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Middlesex County Stem Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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613 Carlock Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(848) 242-1818

Gr: K-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

Rank: #22.

Rose M. Lopez Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
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435 Seaman Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6214

Gr: K-3 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

James J. Flynn Elementary School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
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850 Chamberlain Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6080

Gr: K-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #44.

Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
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51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070

Gr: K-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #55.

Edward J. Patten Elementary School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
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500 Charles Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6050

Gr: K-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #66.

Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
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445 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6020

Gr: K-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #77.

Samuel E. Shull Middle School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 27%)
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380 Hall Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060

Gr: 6-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #88.

Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
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318 Stockton Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010

Gr: K-5 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #99.

William C. Mcginnis Middle School

(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
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271 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040

Gr: 6-8 | 948 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08861 New Jersey

08861, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Anthony V Ceres School (Closed 2023)

51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070

Gr: K-4 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Number 7 Elementary School (Closed 2006)

274 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360

Gr: PK

Perth Amboy Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)

333 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250

Gr: PK

Peterson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

274 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360

Gr: PK | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

St. Mary's Ec Center (Closed 2010)

351 Mechanic Street
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 elementary schools in 08861, NJ?

The top ranked public elementary schools in 08861, NJ include Middlesex County Stem Charter School, Rose M. Lopez Elementary School and James J. Flynn Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 08861?

9 public elementary schools are located in 08861.

What is the racial composition of students in 08861?

08861 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).