Best 08861 New Jersey Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 3,297 students in 08861, NJ.

The top-ranked public high schools in 08861, NJ are Perth Amboy Magnet School, Perth Amboy High 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 high schools in zipcode 08861 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08861, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 08861 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Perth Amboy Magnet School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).