For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 998 students in Perth Amboy, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Perth Amboy, 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.
Perth Amboy, NJ public charter schools 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 Perth Amboy have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Public Charter Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ (2026-27)
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%
Perth Amboy, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
51 First Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6070
Gr: K-4 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
333 High Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 376-6250
Gr: PK
274 State Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-3360
Gr: PK | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
351 Mechanic Street
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 324-9860
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 charter schools in Perth Amboy, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Perth Amboy, NJ include Middlesex County Stem Charter School and Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Perth Amboy?
2 public charter schools are located in Perth Amboy.
What is the racial composition of students in Perth Amboy?
Perth Amboy 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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