For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,090 students in 08608, NJ (there are , serving 178 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 08608, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 08608, NJ is Foundation Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 08608 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08608, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08608, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foundation Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Gr: K-12 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08608, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08608, NJ include Foundation Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 08608?
1 public schools are located in 08608.
What percentage of students in 08608 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 08608 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08608?
08608 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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