For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,187 students in 08611, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08611, NJ are Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School and International Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08611 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08611, 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 08611, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 557-8247
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 557-8247
Gr: 10-12 | 2,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Gr: 6-10 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
331 Emory Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4960
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4960
Gr: K-3 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Gershom Mott Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Stokely Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4830
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4830
Gr: K-3 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Clara Parker Intermediate School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
820 South Warren Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4880
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4880
Gr: 4-6 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
William Harrison Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
461 Genessee Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750
Gr: K-3 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
08611, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Capital Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08611, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08611, NJ include Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, Achievers Early College Prep Charter School and International Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 08611?
7 public schools are located in 08611.
What is the racial composition of students in 08611?
08611 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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