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Best 08609 New Jersey Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 890 students in 08609, NJ.

The top-ranked public high school in 08609, NJ is Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 08609 have an score of 3% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and score of 12% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08609, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08609, NJ Public High Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy

(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
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Bottom 50%

500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4900

Gr: 9 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in 08609, NJ?

The top-ranked public high schools in 08609, NJ include Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy.

How many public high schools are located in 08609?

1 public high schools are located in 08609.

What is the racial composition of students in 08609?

08609 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).