For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 7,383 students in 08618, NJ (there are , serving 387 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 08618, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08618, NJ are Ewing High School, Gilmore J Fisher Middle School and Parkway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08618 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08618, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08618, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ewing High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Parkway Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Lower Ferry Road
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
446 Parkway Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rutherford Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4740
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4740
Gr: K-3 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #55.
Daylight/twilight High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 E. Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 256-8190
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 256-8190
Gr: 9-12 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Luis Munoz-rivera MiddleSchool
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 N Montgomery Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4840
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4840
Gr: 6-8 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Pennington Raod
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Battle Monument Intermediate School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Pennington Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 503-9941
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 503-9941
Gr: 4-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Joyce Kilmer School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4800
Gr: K-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Gr: 7-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4850
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4850
Gr: K-3 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Gr: K-3 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
1300 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4800
Gr: 4-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer Regional School
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 1-12
Rank: n/an/a
1 Whittlesey Road
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4660
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4660
Gr: 4-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
08618, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1001 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students
31 Chancery Ln
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Ewing Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1610 Styyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Granville Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Gr: K-9 | 546 students
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Gr: K-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Project Teach - Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Trenton Community Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
349 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08618, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08618, NJ include Ewing High School, Gilmore J Fisher Middle School and Parkway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08618?
16 public schools are located in 08618.
What percentage of students in 08618 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 08618 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08618?
08618 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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