For the 2026 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 (2026)
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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