Best 08619 New Jersey Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,979 students in 08619, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 464 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 08619, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08619, NJ are Morgan Elementary School, Mercerville Elementary School and Klockner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08619 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08619, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08619, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
38 Stamford Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Mercerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
60 Regina Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #33.
Klockner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Klockner Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton North - Nottingham
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,086 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 08619, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08619, NJ include Morgan Elementary School, Mercerville Elementary School and Klockner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08619?
4 public schools are located in 08619.
What percentage of students in 08619 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 08619 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08619?
08619 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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