For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 998 students in 08861, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 08861, NJ are Middlesex County Stem Charter 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.
Public charter schools in zipcode 08861 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 08861, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 08861, NJ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Middlesex County Stem Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: K-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 08861, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 08861, NJ include Middlesex County Stem Charter School and Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 08861?
2 public charter schools are located in 08861.
What is the racial composition of students in 08861?
08861 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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