For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,434 students in 08609, NJ (there are 1 private school, serving 78 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 08609, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08609, NJ are Greenwood Elementary School, Patton J. Hill Elementary School and Ulysses S. Grant School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08609 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08609, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08609, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2069 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Patton J. Hill Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4980
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4980
Grades: K-3
| 542 students
Rank: #33.
Ulysses S. Grant School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
159 N Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4730
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4730
Grades: 4-6
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
159 N Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4730
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4730
Grades: K-5
| 757 students
Rank: #55.
Carroll Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
283 Tyler Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4910
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4910
Grades: K-3
| 460 students
Rank: #66.
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4900
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4900
Grades: 9
| 837 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08609, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08609, NJ include Greenwood Elementary School, Patton J. Hill Elementary School and Ulysses S. Grant School.
How many public schools are located in 08609?
6 public schools are located in 08609.
What percentage of students in 08609 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 08609 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08609?
08609 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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