For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,611 students in the neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Mercerville Hamilton Square are Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and Hamilton East - Steinert. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 47% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton East - Steinert, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton East - Steinert
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,454 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton, NJ include Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and Hamilton East - Steinert.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton?
3 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton?
the neighborhood of Mercerville Hamilton Square, Trenton public high schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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