For the 2025 school year, there are 115 public schools serving 59,521 students in Mercer County, NJ (there are 72 private schools, serving 10,944 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in Mercer County, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, NJ are Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Mercer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Grades: K-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Littlebrook School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
(Math: 63% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
346 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5050
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5050
Grades: 9-12
| 1,626 students
Rank: #55.
Thomas R Grover Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10 Southfield Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5250
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,211 students
Rank: #66.
Dutch Neck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
392 Village Road East
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5400
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5400
Grades: K-3
| 660 students
Rank: #77.
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #88.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 New Village Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5200
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5200
Grades: 4-5
| 657 students
Rank: #99.
Johnson Park School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1010.
Community Park School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #1111.
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 557-8247
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 557-8247
Grades: 10-12
| 2,138 students
Rank: #1212.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #1313.
Robbinsville High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Robbinsville Edinburg Rd
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0950
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0950
Grades: 9-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #1414.
Toll Gate Grammar School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 So Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1515.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1616.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
35 Princeton Avenue
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1717.
Sharon School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
234 Sharon Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0960
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0960
Grades: PK-4
| 983 students
Rank: #1818.
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
303 305 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5425
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5425
Grades: PK-3
| 727 students
Rank: #1919.
Princeton High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Grades: 9-12
| 1,532 students
Rank: #2020.
Bear Tavern Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1162 Bear Tavern Road
Titusville, NJ 08560
(609) 737-4005
Titusville, NJ 08560
(609) 737-4005
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2121.
Pond Road Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Pond Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0940
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0940
Grades: 5-8
| 967 students
Rank: #2222.
Timberlane Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 S Timberlane Drive
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #2323.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
Rank: #2424.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Stamford Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2525.
Walter C. Black Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
371 Stockton Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Grades: K-2
| 510 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Robert Frost Drive
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4148
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4148
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Langtree Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2080 Whatley Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4157
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4157
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Lawrenceville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Grades: PK-3
| 298 students
Rank: #2929.
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #3030.
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Grades: K-2
| 583 students
Rank: #3131.
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #3232.
University Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
645 Paxson Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #3333.
Yardville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Yardville Allentown Rd
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #3434.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
259 Pennington Titusville Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #3535.
Lawrence Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2455 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5520
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5520
Grades: 7-8
| 580 students
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Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academy/full-time Programs Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Albert Elias Highfields (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
188 Lindberg Rd
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 466-0740
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 466-0740
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Grades: Inquire with school
| 155 students
1001 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Capital Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Central Reception And Adjustment Facility (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Grades: PK-7
| 353 students
Edison Prep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1212 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 777-3292
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 777-3292
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
31 Chancery Ln
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Grades: 5-12
| 392 students
Ewing Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1610 Styyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Granville Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Grades: K-9
| 546 students
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Grades: K-6
| 692 students
Isles Community Car (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Mcvs Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Mcvs Performing Arts High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1200 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-3550
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-3550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mercer Arts Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Grades: 9-10
| 227 students
Mercer County Youth Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1440 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Mercer Sip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
87 Tremont Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 695-0684
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 695-0684
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Office Of Education Administrative Office (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10 Quakerbridge Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 588-3681
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 588-3681
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Office Systems (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
222 South Warren St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 292-0947
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 292-0947
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Opportunities Fr All (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1733 S. Broad St.
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
10 Stonicker Dr
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 530-0399
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 530-0399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Project Teach - Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Grades: PK
| 185 students
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Trenton Community Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
349 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
White Horse School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
52 Lafayette Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-0223
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-0223
Grades: Inquire with school
| 90 students
Youthbuild Camden (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Youthbuild Paterson Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mercer County, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Mercer County, NJ include Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School.
How many public schools are located in Mercer County?
115 public schools are located in Mercer County.
What percentage of students in Mercer County go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in Mercer County are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mercer County include: Dutch Neck Elementary School vs. Maurice Hawk Elementary School, Maurice Hawk Elementary School vs. Dutch Neck Elementary School, Pond Road Middle School vs. Thomas R Grover Middle School
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