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Perth Amboy Catholic Primary

Brace & Carlock Avenues
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
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)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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Attribute

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Year Founded
1987
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
172 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
84%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • School Motto: To enlighten, inspire, and nurture the minds, hearts, and souls of the children entrusted to our care with Gospel values and Academic Excellence.
  • 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.
Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Perth Amboy Catholic Primary often compared to?
Perth Amboy Catholic Primary is often viewed alongside schools like Assumption Catholic School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Perth Amboy Catholic Primary?
The application deadline for Perth Amboy Catholic Primary is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 172 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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The average private school tuition in Middlesex County, NJ is $15,041 for elementary schools and $18,374 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Middlesex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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