For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,716 students in 08861, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08861, NJ are Middlesex County Stem Charter School, Samuel E. Shull Middle School and William C. Mcginnis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08861 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08861, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08861, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlesex County Stem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
613 Carlock Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(848) 242-1818
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(848) 242-1818
Grades: K-8
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
380 Hall Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #33.
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
271 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 948 students
Rank: #44.
Academy For Urban Leadership 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
| 332 students
08861, 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08861, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08861, NJ include Middlesex County Stem Charter School, Samuel E. Shull Middle School and William C. Mcginnis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08861?
4 public middle schools are located in 08861.
What is the racial composition of students in 08861?
08861 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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