For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,785 students in 08638, NJ (there are 2 private schools, serving 113 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 08638, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08638, NJ are The Village Charter School, Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities and William L Antheil Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08638 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 08638, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08638, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Grades: K-8
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
643 Indiana Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Grades: 3-8
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
William L Antheil Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
339 Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 679 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Clara Parker Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401-411 Brunswick Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4791
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4791
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Columbus Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Brunswick Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4690
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4690
Grades: K-5
| 356 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Girard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4970
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4970
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
08638, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Grades: Inquire with school
| 155 students
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Mcvs Alternative School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Mercer Arts Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Grades: 9-10
| 227 students
Mercer County Youth Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1440 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08638, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08638, NJ include The Village Charter School, Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities and William L Antheil Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08638, NJ?
6 public schools are located in 08638, NJ.
What percentage of students in 08638, NJ go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 08638, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08638, NJ?
08638, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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