For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,187 students in 08611, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08611, NJ are Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School and International Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08611 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08611, 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 08611, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Grades: 6-10
| 443 students
Rank: #33.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Grades: K-5
| 108 students
Rank: #44.
Gershom Mott Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45 Stokely Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4830
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4830
Grades: K-3
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Clara Parker Intermediate School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 South Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4880
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4880
Grades: 4-6
| 565 students
Rank: #66.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
331 Emory Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4960
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4960
Grades: K-3
| 316 students
Rank: #77.
William Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
461 Genessee Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750
Grades: K-3
| 251 students
08611, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08611, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08611, NJ include Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School and International Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 08611?
7 public schools are located in 08611.
What is the racial composition of students in 08611?
08611 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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