For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,491 students in 08629, NJ (there are , serving 92 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 08629, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08629, NJ are Kuser Elementary School, Paul S. Robeson Elementary School and Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08629 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08629, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08629, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kuser Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Newkirk Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 656-4920
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 656-4920
Gr: K-3 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Gladstone Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 656-4760
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 656-4760
Gr: 4-6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
08629, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08629, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08629, NJ include Kuser Elementary School, Paul S. Robeson Elementary School and Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 08629?
3 public schools are located in 08629.
What percentage of students in 08629 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 08629 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08629?
08629 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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