For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 418 students in 08618, NJ.
The top-ranked public preschool in 08618, NJ is Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 08618 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08618, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08618, NJ Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
446 Parkway Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
08618, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students
31 Chancery Ln
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Ewing Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1610 Styyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Granville Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Gr: K-9 | 546 students
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Gr: K-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Project Teach - Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Trenton Community Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
349 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 08618, NJ?
The top-ranked public preschools in 08618, NJ include Parkway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08618?
1 public preschools are located in 08618.
What is the racial composition of students in 08618?
08618 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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