Best Public Charter Schools in 08861 (Perth Amboy, NJ) (2025-26)

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Best 08861 New Jersey Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 903 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 score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 08861, NJ Public Charter Schools (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.

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%

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08861, New Jersey 51��s (Closed)

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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 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 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).