For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 501 students in 08628, NJ (there are 4 private schools, serving 158 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 08628, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public school in 08628, NJ is Francis Lore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 08628 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08628, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08628, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Francis Lore Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 Westwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 538-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
08628, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Reception And Adjustment Facility (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08628, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08628, NJ include Francis Lore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08628?
1 public schools are located in 08628.
What percentage of students in 08628 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 08628 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08628?
08628 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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