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Best Schools in Trenton, New Jersey
Compare 34 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
34
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
16,549
Total Students
Across Trenton
13.5:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
34 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score13%
ELA Assessment Score23%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)13 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)7 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,097 students at Trenton Central High School - Main Campus.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
publichighGrade 10-12
400 Chambers Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
6.7
Rating
Students
2,097
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
69.5%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
publichighGrade 9-12
1085 Old Trenton Road, Trenton, NJ 08690
5
Rating
Students
137
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
24.5%
The Village Charter School
charter schoolmiddleK-8
101 Sullivan Way, Trenton, NJ 08638
3.2
Rating
Students
361
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
17%
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
charter schoolmiddleK-8
643 Indiana Ave, Trenton, NJ 08638
2.3
Rating
Students
545
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
33%
Math Proficiency
13%
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
charter schoolhighGrade 6-11
544 Chestnut Ave, Trenton, NJ 08611
2.2
Rating
Students
543
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
10%
Foundation Academy Charter School
charter schoolhighK-12
363 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608
1.7
Rating
Students
1,155
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
26%
Math Proficiency
8%
International Charter School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
105 Grand Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
1.5
Rating
Students
108
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
15%
Gershom Mott Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
45 Stokely Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08611
1.5
Rating
Students
375
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
10%
Franklin Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
200 William Street, Trenton, NJ 08610
1.4
Rating
Students
372
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
13%
Capital City High School
publichighGrade 9-12
135 E. Hanover Street, Trenton, NJ 08618
1.3
Rating
Students
756
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
20%
Math Proficiency
5%
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary
publicelementaryK-3
1200 Brunswick Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638
1.3
Rating
Students
353
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
15%
Math Proficiency
10%
Clara Parker Intermediate School
publicmiddleGrade 4-6
820 South Warren Street, Trenton, NJ 08611
1.2
Rating
Students
583
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
12%
Trenton Central High School-9Th Grade Academy
publichighGrade 9-9
500 Perry Street, Trenton, NJ 08609
1
Rating
Students
890
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
2%
Grace A Dunn Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 7-8
401 Dayton Street, Trenton, NJ 08610
1
Rating
Students
703
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
11%
Math Proficiency
4%
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
publicmiddleGrade 4-6
301 Gladstone Ave, Trenton, NJ 08629
1
Rating
Students
668
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
7%
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
500 Rutherford Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618
1
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
5%
Math Proficiency
5%
Carroll Robbins Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
283 Tyler Street, Trenton, NJ 08609
1
Rating
Students
459
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
6%
Math Proficiency
7%
Patton J. Hill Elementary School
publicelementaryK-3
1010 East State Street, Trenton, NJ 08609
1
Rating
Students
555
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
9%
Math Proficiency
8%
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary
publicelementaryK-3
175 Girard Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638
1
Rating
Students
350
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
12%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Battle Monument Intermediate School
publicmiddleGrade 4-6
145 Pennington Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08618
1
Rating
Students
499
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
7.5%
Math Proficiency
7.5%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Trenton
Trenton, New Jersey is home to 34 schools serving over 16,549 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Trenton, New Jersey?
There are 34 schools in Trenton, serving 16,549 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Trenton?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Trenton include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Trenton?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Trenton is 13.5:1.