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Perth Amboy Private Schools

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 public schools (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 (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Perth Amboy Private Schools (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 Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
668
Students
$4,300
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
58%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Perth Amboy)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
668 Students
216,203 Students
% Students of Color
58%
40%
0.62
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
377 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
53%
7%
# Black Students
29 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
4%
7%
# White Students
217 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
30%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
83 Students
58,546 Students
% of Others Students
12%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
56 Teachers
20,273 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
85%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
14 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$16,975
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
82%
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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