For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,491 students in 08629, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08629, NJ are Paul S. Robeson Elementary School, Kuser 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 elementary schools in zipcode 08629 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08629, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08629, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: K-3
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Kuser Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Newkirk Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Gladstone Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 656-4760
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 656-4760
Grades: 4-6
| 639 students
08629, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08629, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08629, NJ include Paul S. Robeson Elementary School, Kuser Elementary School and Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08629?
3 public elementary schools are located in 08629.
What is the racial composition of students in 08629?
08629 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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