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Best Schools in 08608, NJ
08608, NJ has 11 public schools (1 high, 5 middle, 4 elementary) serving 6,952 students. On average they score 9% on state proficiency tests against a projected 10%, so schools in 08608 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08608, NJ
The top high schools in 08608, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
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Actual Test Scores
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2255 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08608, NJ
The top middle schools in 08608, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clara Parker Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 515 Students
2. Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
3. Holland Middle School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students
4. Monument Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 460 Students
5. Grant Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08608, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08608, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robbins Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 413 Students
2. Cadwalader Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 163 Students
3. Wilson Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 361 Students
4. Luis Munoz-rivera Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 366 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08608, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08608, NJ has a total population of 1,103 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08608, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08608, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
38.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.69 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.47 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08608, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08608, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08608, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08608, NJ
How many schools are in 08608, NJ?
08608, NJ has 11 public schools: 1 high schools, 5 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 6,952 students in total.
How do schools in 08608 perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in 08608 score 9% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 10%, so on average schools in 08608 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08608?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 11%
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