For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,640 students in 08611, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 08611, NJ are Trenton Central High School - Main Campus and Achievers Early College Prep Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08611 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08611, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08611 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08611, NJ Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 557-8247
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 557-8247
Gr: 10-12 | 2,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 6-11 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
08611, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 08611, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 08611, NJ include Trenton Central High School - Main Campus and Achievers Early College Prep Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 08611?
2 public high schools are located in 08611.
What is the racial composition of students in 08611?
08611 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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