Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
PERTH AMBOY, NJ · Perth Amboy Public School District · Grades K-5
1,144th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 14%▼ Declining
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School ranking
SchoolRow ranks Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School 1,144th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 14% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 31th in 2019 to 14th in 2025 — declining.
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 333 students tested
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 633 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 89.2% | 94.8% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 4.3% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 0.6% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Typical home value $502K in zip 08861 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Herbert N. Richardson 21st Century SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 0.7 mi away1,207th of 1,324
ELA 23% · Math 18% - 3Rose M. Lopez Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 1 mi away1,051st of 1,324
ELA 30% · Math 32% - 2Anthony V. Ceres Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 1 mi away1,137th of 1,324
ELA 30% · Math 21% - 2Edward J. Patten Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 1.1 mi away1,084th of 1,324
ELA 33% · Math 24% - 3South Amboy ElementarySouth Amboy School District · 1.5 mi away976th of 1,324
ELA 37% · Math 33% - 3Middlesex County STEM Charter SchoolMiddlesex County STEM Charter School · 1.7 mi away · charter1,052nd of 1,324
ELA 32% · Math 29% - 2James J. Flynn Elementary SchoolPerth Amboy Public School District · 2.2 mi away1,093rd of 1,324
ELA 34% · Math 22% - 7Harry S. Truman Elementary SchoolSayreville School District · 2.6 mi away494th of 1,324
ELA 54% · Math 60%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School in?
Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School is part of the Perth Amboy Public School District district in PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey.
Is Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School 1,144th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 14% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Robert N. Wilentz Elementary School?
Hispanic 95%, Black 4% (633 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Robert N. Wilentz 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.