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Perth Amboy ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 668 students in Perth Amboy, NJ, 6% of all K-12 students in Perth Amboy, NJ are educated in private schools versus (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
100% of private schools in Perth Amboy, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Perth Amboy ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s (2026-27)

Map of Assumption Catholic School
Assumption Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 2
Meredith And Jacques Sts
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
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Map of Perth Amboy Catholic Primary
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students
Catholic
Brace & Carlock Avenues
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
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Map of Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School
Gr: K-8 | 173 students
Catholic
613 Carlock Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(908) 451-5162
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Map of Perth Amboy Catholic School
Perth Amboy Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students
Catholic
500 State St
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 442-9533
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Perth Amboy, NJ ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´ Trends (9-Year)

4
ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´s
+33.3% (+1 school) 9-yr
668
Students
+8.6% (+53 students) 9-yr
$4,300
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
58%
Students of Color
-29.3% (-24.0 pp) 9-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-20.0% (-3.0) 9-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Perth Amboy)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
668 Students
216,366 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ÌÇÐÄÔ­´´

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025167168179
2024193165172
2023184164174
2022190167185
2021190165180
2020190160171
2019204164175
2018204164172
2017200167180
2016205166178
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% Students of Color
58%
40%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2016-2025)

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202558%40%34%
202467%39%34%
202367%40%33%
202284%38%33%
202184%39%32%
202084%39%32%
201983%38%31%
201883%37%31%
201782%38%32%
201682%38%32%
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0.62
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20250.620.630.65
20240.650.640.65
20230.650.650.65
20220.590.650.64
20210.590.650.64
20200.590.650.64
20190.580.650.63
20180.580.650.63
20170.590.640.61
20160.600.650.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
942 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20251%6%5%
20241%6%5%
20231%6%5%
20222%6%4%
20212%5%4%
20202%5%4%
20192%5%4%
20182%5%4%
20172%5%4%
20162%5%4%
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# Hispanic Students
377 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
7%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202553%8%9%
202449%7%9%
202349%7%9%
202259%7%8%
202159%8%9%
202059%8%9%
201961%8%8%
201861%8%8%
201760%8%8%
201659%8%8%
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# Black Students
29 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
20254%6%7%
20244%7%7%
20234%7%8%
20224%8%7%
20214%8%7%
20204%8%8%
20193%9%7%
20183%9%7%
20175%9%7%
20165%9%7%
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# White Students
217 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
30%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202531%53%52%
202428%53%52%
202329%51%52%
202213%52%54%
202113%52%54%
202013%52%54%
201914%52%56%
201814%52%56%
201715%53%58%
201615%53%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
83 Students
58,685 Students
% of Others Students
12%
27%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202511%27%26%
202418%27%26%
202317%29%25%
202222%27%25%
202122%27%25%
202022%27%24%
201920%26%24%
201820%26%23%
201718%25%22%
201619%25%22%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
20,263 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2016-2025)

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202512:111:111:1
202415:111:111:1
202314:111:111:1
202212:111:111:1
202112:111:111:1
202012:111:112:1
201917:111:112:1
201817:111:112:1
201714:111:112:1
201615:111:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
53%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202585%54%55%
202485%53%54%
202385%54%54%
202285%54%54%
202185%53%54%
202085%52%54%
201985%53%53%
201885%53%53%
201785%52%53%
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Average Class Size
17 students
14 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025161415
2024171415
2023171415
2022171415
2021171415
2020171415
2019171415
2018171415
2017171415
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$16,880

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
2025$14,650$18,947$15,012
2024$4,300$15,878$13,254
2023$4,300$15,215$12,626
2022$4,300$14,919$12,187
2021$4,300$13,993$11,800
2020$4,300$13,826$11,512
2019$4,300$13,406$11,293
2018$4,300$13,176$11,017
2017$4,300$13,780$10,708
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearPerth Amboy, NJ AvgNew Jersey (NJ)National
202560%77%81%
202495%78%85%
202395%80%85%
202295%79%85%
202195%79%85%
202095%79%85%
201995%79%85%
201895%79%85%
201795%79%85%
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Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Perth Amboy, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Perth Amboy, NJ is Assumption Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Perth Amboy?
4 private schools are located in Perth Amboy.
What percentage of students in Perth Amboy go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Perth Amboy are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Perth Amboy?
100% of private schools in Perth Amboy are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Other).
Which private schools in Perth Amboy are often viewed compared to one another?

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