For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,001 students in 08618, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08618, NJ are Gilmore J Fisher Middle School, Parkway Elementary School and Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08618 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08618, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08618, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Lower Ferry Road
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
446 Parkway Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rutherford Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4740
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4740
Gr: K-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Pennington Raod
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Battle Monument Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Pennington Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 503-9941
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 503-9941
Gr: 4-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
501 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4850
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4850
Gr: K-3 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Gr: K-3 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4800
Gr: 4-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer Regional School
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
1 Whittlesey Road
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4660
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4660
Gr: 4-6 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
08618, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08618, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08618, NJ include Gilmore J Fisher Middle School, Parkway Elementary School and Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08618?
10 public elementary schools are located in 08618.
What is the racial composition of students in 08618?
08618 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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