For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 466 students in the neighborhood of East Trenton, Trenton, NJ.
The top-ranked public school in East Trenton is Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Trenton, Trenton, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Trenton, Trenton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Girard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4970
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4970
Gr: K-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Trenton, Trenton, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Trenton, Trenton, NJ include Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Trenton, Trenton?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Trenton, Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Trenton, Trenton?
the neighborhood of East Trenton, Trenton public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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