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Top 5 Best 08861 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 6,536 students in 08861, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 08861 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 25%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% 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 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08861, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlesex County Stem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
613 Carlock Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(848) 242-1818
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #22.
Samuel E. Shull Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Hall Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6060
Grades: 5-8
| 1,380 students
Rank: #33.
William C. Mcginnis Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
271 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6040
Grades: 5-8
| 1,294 students
Rank: #44.
James J. Flynn Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Chamberlain Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6080
Grades: K-4
| 493 students
Rank: #55.
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Seaman Avenue
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6214
Grades: K-3
| 838 students
Rank: #66.
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Grades: K-4
| 580 students
Rank: #77.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Charles Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6050
Grades: K-4
| 657 students
Rank: #88.
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Stockton Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6010
Grades: K-4
| 491 students
Rank: #99.
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
445 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6020
Grades: K-4
| 485 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08861 New Jersey

08861, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Anthony V Ceres School (Closed 2021)
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Grades: K-4
| 789 students
Number 7 Elementary School (Closed 2006)
274 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Perth Amboy Early Childhood Center (Closed 2015)
333 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Peterson Elementary School (Closed 2021)
274 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Grades: PK
| 285 students
St. Mary's Ec Center (Closed 2010)
351 Mechanic Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 324-9860
Grades: PK
| 300 students

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, Samuel E. Shull Middle School and William C. Mcginnis Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08861, NJ?
9 public elementary schools are located in 08861, NJ.
What is the racial composition of students in 08861, NJ?
08861, NJ 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 62% (majority Hispanic).

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