Best Perth Amboy Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,716 students in Perth Amboy, NJ.

The top ranked public middle schools in Perth Amboy, 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.

Perth Amboy, NJ public middle schools have an score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Perth Amboy 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 Public Middle Schools in Perth Amboy, NJ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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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.

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: #33.

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

Rank: #44.

Academy For Urban Leadership Charter School

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
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612 Amboy Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(848) 203-3742

Gr: 7-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Perth Amboy, New Jersey

Perth Amboy, 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 middle schools in Perth Amboy, NJ?

The top ranked public middle schools in Perth Amboy, 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 Perth Amboy?

4 public middle schools are located in Perth Amboy.

What is the racial composition of students in Perth Amboy?

Perth Amboy 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).