Perth Amboy Catholic School is a Catholic School of The Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen NJ. The Mission of Perth Amboy Catholic School is to enlighten, inspire, and nurture the minds, hearts, and souls of the children entrusted to our care with Gospel Values and Academic Excellence.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Acceptance rate: 25%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Perth Amboy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Acceptance Rate
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
149 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform polos and sweaters, pants, skirts, shorts
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
25%
National avg.: 82%
School Notes
- School Mascot: Lions
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Perth Amboy Catholic School cost?
Perth Amboy Catholic School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What schools are Perth Amboy Catholic School often compared to?
Perth Amboy Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Assumption Catholic School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Perth Amboy Catholic School?
The acceptance rate of Perth Amboy Catholic School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 78%. Perth Amboy Catholic School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in New Jersey with low acceptance rates.
What is Perth Amboy Catholic School's ranking?
Perth Amboy Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Perth Amboy Catholic School?
The application deadline for Perth Amboy Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Popular comparisons: Perth Amboy Catholic School vs. Assumption Catholic School
People that viewed Perth Amboy Catholic School also viewed these schools: Metuchen Christian Academy, Perth Amboy Catholic Primary, St. James Elementary School and St. Francis Cathedral School.
The nearest high school to Perth Amboy Catholic School is Gateway Academy (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Assumption Catholic School (0.7 miles away)
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(Assembly of God)
130 Whitman Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7854
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7854
5.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary
(Catholic)
Brace & Carlock Avenues
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students
341 Amboy Ave
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-0500
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-0500
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Cathedral School
(Catholic)
528 Main St
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students
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Metuchen Christian Academy
(Assembly of God)
130 Whitman Ave
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7854
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 549-7854
5.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition listed
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary
(Catholic)
Brace & Carlock Avenues
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students
341 Amboy Ave
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-0500
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-0500
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Cathedral School
(Catholic)
528 Main St
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students
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Perth Amboy Catholic Primary
(Catholic)
Brace & Carlock Avenues
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students
341 Amboy Ave
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-0500
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-0500
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
St. Francis Cathedral School
(Catholic)
528 Main St
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
Metuchen, NJ 08840
(732) 548-3107
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 415 students
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Meredith And Jacques Sts
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary
(Catholic)
Brace & Carlock Avenues
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School
(Catholic)
613 Carlock Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(908) 451-5162
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(908) 451-5162
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 173 students
200 Boscombe Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peppermint Tree Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
105 Woodbridge Ave
Sewaren, NJ 07077
(732) 634-0622
Sewaren, NJ 07077
(732) 634-0622
2.5 miles
Gr: K | 16 students
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200 Boscombe Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Of Staten Island
All-boys (Jewish)
1870 Drumgoole Rd E
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 356-4323
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 356-4323
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students
60 High St
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-4400
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 541-4400
4.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 30 students
5150 Hylan Blvd
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-6500
Staten Island, NY 10312
(718) 984-6500
4.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,412 students Avg. class size: 35 students Sports: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Yeshiva Gedolah Of Carteret Inc.
All-boys (Jewish)
42 Noe St
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-2497
Carteret, NJ 07008
(732) 969-2497
5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students
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Meredith And Jacques Sts
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary
(Catholic)
Brace & Carlock Avenues
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary School
(Catholic)
613 Carlock Ave
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(908) 451-5162
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(908) 451-5162
1.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 173 students
200 Boscombe Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
341 Amboy Ave
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-0500
Woodbridge, NJ 07095
(732) 634-0500
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 201 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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Meredith And Jacques Sts
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-8721
0.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 174 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary
(Catholic)
Brace & Carlock Avenues
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
(732) 826-5747
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 172 students
200 Boscombe Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
Staten Island, NY 10309
(718) 966-8695
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 333 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peppermint Tree Nursery School
Daycare / Preschool
105 Woodbridge Ave
Sewaren, NJ 07077
(732) 634-0622
Sewaren, NJ 07077
(732) 634-0622
2.5 miles
Gr: K | 16 students
Agapeland Child Care Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2707 Main St
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 727-7999
Sayreville, NJ 08872
(732) 727-7999
2.6 miles
Gr: K | 68 students
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Pond Road Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Pond Road
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(609) 632-0940
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0940
9343.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 1,022 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Robbinsville High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
155 Robbinsville Edinburg Rd
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0950
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0950
9343.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Dutch Neck Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Top 20%10
392 Village Road East
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5400
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5400
9344.8 miles
Gr: K-3 | 557 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Thomas R Grover Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
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10 Southfield Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5250
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5250
9344.8 miles
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(Math: 76% | Reading: 74%)
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(609) 716-5200
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5200
9344.8 miles
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