Best Public Charter Schools in 08638 (Trenton, NJ) (2025-26)

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Best 08638 New Jersey Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 793 students in 08638, NJ.

The top-ranked public charter schools in 08638, NJ are The Village Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public charter schools in zipcode 08638 have an score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 08638, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 08638, NJ Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

The Village Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
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101 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110

Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #22.

Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities

Charter School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
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643 Indiana Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727

Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08638 New Jersey

08638, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)

Special Education School

11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466

Gr: Inquire with school | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Martin L King Middle School (Closed 2007)

800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810

Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Mcvs Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200

Gr: 9-12 | 1 student

Mercer Arts Charter High School (Closed 2009)

Charter School

872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698

Gr: 9-10 | 227 students

Mercer County Youth Det Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

1440 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125

Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 08638, NJ?

The top-ranked public charter schools in 08638, NJ include The Village Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities.

How many public charter schools are located in 08638?

2 public charter schools are located in 08638.

What is the racial composition of students in 08638?

08638 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).