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Best Trenton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 75 public schools serving 37,320 students in Trenton, NJ (there are 25 private schools, serving 2,761 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Trenton, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in Trenton, NJ are Sharon School, Pond Road Middle School and Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Trenton, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
234 Sharon Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0960
Gr: PK-4 | 1,005 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Pond Road Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Pond Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0940
Gr: 5-8 | 1,022 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Robbinsville High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
155 Robbinsville Edinburg Rd
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
38 Stamford Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Robert Frost Drive
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4148
Gr: PK-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Yardville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
450 Yardville Allentown Rd
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #99.
Langtree Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2080 Whatley Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4157
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
University Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
645 Paxson Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1111.
Mercerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
60 Regina Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1212.
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 557-8247
Gr: 10-12 | 2,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Yardville Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3880 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Gropp Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4163
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sayen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3333 Nottingham Way
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4164
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Sunnybrae Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
166 Elton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4166
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1717.
Francis Lore Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13 Westwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2145 Yardville Hamilton Sq
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4162
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1919.
The Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Gr: K-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Mcgalliard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 Arena Drive
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4158
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2069 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Albert E Grice Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
901 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4152
Gr: 6-8 | 991 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Hamilton East - Steinert
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Kisthardt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 Harcourt Drive
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4153
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Klockner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
830 Klockner Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2626.
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
643 Indiana Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Gr: K-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #2727.
William L Antheil Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2828.
Richard C Crockett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2631 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 631-4149
Gr: 6-8 | 834 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #2929.
Ewing High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Parkway Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3030.
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Lower Ferry Road
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3131.
Hamilton North - Nottingham
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #3232.
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Gr: 6-11 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
446 Parkway Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3434.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Grand Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #3535.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
200 William Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-4720
Gr: K-3 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Trenton, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in Trenton, NJ include Sharon School, Pond Road Middle School and Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy.
How many public schools are located in Trenton?
75 public schools are located in Trenton.
What percentage of students in Trenton go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Trenton are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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