For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,899 students in 08534, NJ (there are , serving 958 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in 08534, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08534, NJ are Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino, Toll Gate Grammar School and Stony Brook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08534 have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08534, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08534, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Toll Gate Grammar School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 So Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Timberlane Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
51 S Timberlane Drive
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #66.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
259 Pennington Titusville Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
Vocational School
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Gr: 10-12
08534, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08534, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08534, NJ include Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino, Toll Gate Grammar School and Stony Brook Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08534?
8 public schools are located in 08534.
What percentage of students in 08534 go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in 08534 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08534?
08534 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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