For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 864 students in 08620, NJ.
The top ranked public schools in 08620, NJ are Yardville Elementary School, Yardville Heights Elementary School and Sunnybrae Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08620 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08620, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08620, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yardville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Yardville Allentown Rd
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Yardville Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3880 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #33.
Sunnybrae Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 Elton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4166
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4166
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Garden State Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Highbridge Road
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 298-6300
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 298-6300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08620, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08620, NJ include Yardville Elementary School, Yardville Heights Elementary School and Sunnybrae Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08620?
4 public schools are located in 08620.
What is the racial composition of students in 08620?
08620 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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