Best Public Schools in 08611 (Trenton, NJ) (2025-26)

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Best 08611 New Jersey Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
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400 Chambers Street
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%)
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544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279

Gr: 6-10 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: #33.

International Charter School

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(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
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105 Grand Street
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%)
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331 Emory Avenue
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%)
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45 Stokely Avenue
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%)
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820 South Warren Street
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%)
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461 Genessee Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750

Gr: K-3 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08611 New Jersey

08611, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Capital Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2012)

Charter School

22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060

Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Harrison (Closed 2011)

461 Genessee St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750

Gr: K-5

Mercer Sip (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

87 Tremont Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 695-0684

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).