2026 Compare Cities Education:
Perth Amboy, NJ vs Princeton, NJ

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Highlights
- Princeton spends 12.9% more per student than Perth Amboy.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 1.6% higher in Princeton than in Perth Amboy. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Princeton had 39.0% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Perth Amboy
 Perth Amboy, NJPrinceton, NJUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$24,781$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$19,112  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,807$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio12.17  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock10354573
 Students per Counselor339  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.11.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock98.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock2.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.13.7%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock30.2%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock19.6%1.5%
Reviews for Perth Amboy    3 Reviews

bob · 

Its a place that  More

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Over 19 years ago

The housing cost is very high. Compare to what the average salary is. Most young people cant afford to live by themselves so they stay at home till they marry or have a  More

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Over 20 years ago

It's getting to expensive to live here in Perth Amboy and all of NJ for that matter!! All the New Yorkers coming here to escape their high cost of living is driving our  More

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Reviews for Princeton    5 Reviews

Many cities have colleges in them, but Princeton's character and quality of life are very deeply influenced by having such an outstanding school contributing to all  More

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Over 17 years ago

police are very quick to respond and resolve crime problems. very safe place to live. when you feel safe, all other issues are  More

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You'll never lose on a real estate investment in Princeton. It has that cache that people always desire. McCarter Theatre, University concerts, fine dining, great  More

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