For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 486 students in the neighborhood of South Trenton, Trenton, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary school in South Trenton is Gershom Mott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Trenton, Trenton, NJ public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 1% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Trenton, Trenton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gershom Mott Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45 Stokely Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4830
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4830
Grades: K-3
| 366 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Trenton, Trenton, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Trenton, Trenton, NJ include Gershom Mott Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Trenton, Trenton?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Trenton, Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Trenton, Trenton?
the neighborhood of South Trenton, Trenton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% 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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