Schools near ZIP 08861

15 public schools within 2 miles, nearest first.

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.


Samuel E. Shull Middle School Grades 6–8 · Perth Amboy Public School District	0.1 mi	11% −22 vs state	32% −25 vs state	5% −14 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 14% in 2021-22 → 16% in 2024-25	73%	13%	941	Hispanic 92%	—
Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School Grades 7–12 Charter · Academy for Urban Leadership Charter School College-going rate: 61%	0.2 mi	0% −27 vs state	14% −39 vs state	5% −21 vs state	7% Average of math, English and science: 13% in 2021-22 → 6% in 2024-25	89%	4%	259	Hispanic 92%	61% −8 vs state
Edward J. Patten Elementary School Grades K–5 · Perth Amboy Public School District	0.4 mi	24% −23 vs state	33% −17 vs state	7% −23 vs state	9% Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2021-22 → 29% in 2024-25	78%	17%	649	Hispanic 88%	—
Rose M. Lopez Elementary School Grades K–3 · Perth Amboy Public School District	0.4 mi	32% −18 vs state	30% −15 vs state	—	5% Average of math, English and science: 26% in 2021-22 → 31% in 2024-25	75%	1%	793	Hispanic 96%	—
Anthony V. Ceres Elementary School Grades K–5 · Perth Amboy Public School District	0.6 mi	21% −26 vs state	31% −20 vs state	9% −21 vs state	6% Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2021-22 → 26% in 2024-25	84%	15%	559	Hispanic 91%	—
Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century School Grades K–5 · Perth Amboy Public School District	0.6 mi	17% −30 vs state	24% −27 vs state	7% −23 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 21% in 2021-22 → 20% in 2024-25	76%	19%	632	Hispanic 95%	—
Perth Amboy Magnet School Grades 9–12 Career & technical · Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District College-going rate: 54%	0.7 mi	30% +10 vs state	35% −15 vs state	33% +1 vs state	5% Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2021-22 → 33% in 2024-25	74%	—	269	Hispanic 78%	54% −15 vs state
Middlesex County STEM Charter School Grades K–8 Charter · Middlesex County STEM Charter School	0.8 mi	28% −14 vs state	32% −21 vs state	4% −21 vs state	3% Average of math, English and science: 25% in 2021-22 → 22% in 2024-25	75%	13%	739	Hispanic 76%	—
William C. McGinnis Middle School Grades 6–8 · Perth Amboy Public School District	0.9 mi	7% −26 vs state	33% −24 vs state	3% −16 vs state	3% Average of math, English and science: 12% in 2021-22 → 15% in 2024-25	79%	12%	984	Hispanic 97%	—
Perth Amboy High School Grades 9–12 · Perth Amboy Public School District College-going rate: 46%	1.0 mi	7% −14 vs state	33% −17 vs state	10% −21 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 19% in 2021-22 → 17% in 2024-25	70%	10%	2,769	Hispanic 94%	46% −23 vs state
James J. Flynn Elementary School Grades K–5 · Perth Amboy Public School District	1.1 mi	21% −25 vs state	34% −17 vs state	13% −17 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2021-22 → 28% in 2024-25	75%	21%	599	Hispanic 92%	—
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School Grades K–5 · Perth Amboy Public School District	1.3 mi	25% −22 vs state	27% −24 vs state	12% −18 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 24% in 2021-22 → 26% in 2024-25	80%	17%	616	Hispanic 95%	—
Woodbridge Academy Magnet School Grades 9–12 Career & technical · Middlesex County Vocational and Technical School District College-going rate: 94%	1.4 mi	—	100% +51 vs state · 2021-22	99% +67 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 100% in 2021-22 → 99% in 2024-25	4%	—	288	Asian 90%	94% +25 vs state
PS 1 Tottenville Grades PK–5 · New York City Geographic District #31	1.7 mi	71% +14 vs state	78% +23 vs state	45% ±0 vs state	8% Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 74% in 2024-25	38%	29%	461	White 68%	—
IS 34 Tottenville Grades 6–8 · New York City Geographic District #31	1.8 mi	85% +33 vs state	74% +22 vs state	57% +14 vs state	Average of math, English and science: 77% in 2022-23 → 79% in 2024-25	44%	24%	1,230	White 68%	—

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Special ed = students with an IEP (special education).