Edward J. Patten Elementary School
PERTH AMBOY, NJ · Perth Amboy Public School District · Grades K-5
1,084th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 18%▼ Declining
Edward J. Patten Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Edward J. Patten Elementary School 1,084th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 18% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 26th in 2019 to 18th in 2025 — declining.
Edward J. Patten Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 349 students tested
Edward J. Patten Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 642 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 83.8% | 88.9% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Black | 11.2% | 8.6% | ▼ 2.6 pts | |
| White | 2.6% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Typical home value $502K in zip 08861 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Edward J. Patten Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Anthony V. Ceres Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 0.2 mi away1,137th of 1,324
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 3Rose M. Lopez Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 0.6 mi away1,051st of 1,324
ELA 30% · Math 32% - 1Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,207th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 18% - 2Robert N. Wilentz Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 1.1 mi away1,144th of 1,324
ELA 26% · Math 24% - 3Middlesex County STEM Charter SchoolMiddlesex County STEM Charter School · 1.2 mi away · charter1,052nd of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 29% - 2James J. Flynn Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 1.5 mi away1,093rd of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 22% - 3South Amboy ElementarySouth Amboy School District · 2.6 mi away976th of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 1Ross Street Elementary SchoolWoodbridge Township School District · 2.7 mi away1,250th of 1,324
ELA 19% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Edward J. Patten Elementary School in?
Edward J. Patten Elementary School is part of the Perth Amboy Public School District district in PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey.
Is Edward J. Patten Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Edward J. Patten Elementary School 1,084th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 18% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Edward J. Patten Elementary School?
Hispanic 89%, Black 9%, White 2% (642 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Edward J. Patten Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08861 is $502K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.