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Top 5 Best 08638 New Jersey Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,639 students in 08638, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08638, NJ are The Village Charter School, William L Antheil Elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 08638 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08638, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best 08638, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
William L Antheil Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
339 Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 730 students
Rank: #33.
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
643 Indiana Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Grades: K-8
| 434 students
Rank: #44.
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Brunswick Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4690
Grades: K-3
| 319 students
Rank: #55.
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Girard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4970
Grades: K-3
| 341 students
Rank: n/an/a
401 North Montgomery St
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4841
Grades: K-3
| 456 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 08638 New Jersey

08638, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Grades: Inquire with school
| 155 students
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Grades: 9-10
| 227 students
1440 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 08638, NJ?
How many public elementary schools are located in 08638?
6 public elementary schools are located in 08638.
What is the racial composition of students in 08638?
08638 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

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