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Best Schools in 08609, NJ
08609, NJ has 20 public schools (3 high, 9 middle, 7 elementary) serving 13,745 students. On average they score 13% on state proficiency tests against a projected 13%, so schools in 08609 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08609, NJ
The top high schools in 08609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2255 Students
2. Hamilton East - Steinert
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
3. Hamilton North - Nottingham
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08609, NJ
The top middle schools in 08609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 939 Students
2. Richard C Crockett Middle School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students
3. Clara Parker Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 515 Students
4. Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 582 Students
5. Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
6. Dunn Middle School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 670 Students
7. Holland Middle School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students
8. Monument Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 460 Students
9. Grant Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08609, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08609, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Klockner Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 265 Students
2. Greenwood Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 246 Students
3. Kuser Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
4. Robbins Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 413 Students
5. Wilson Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 361 Students
6. P.j. Hill Elementary
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 502 Students
7. Luis Munoz-rivera Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 366 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08609, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08609, NJ has a total population of 14,881 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 71%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08609, 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 08609, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.43 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08609, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08609, 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 08609, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08609, NJ
How many schools are in 08609, NJ?
08609, NJ has 20 public schools: 3 high schools, 9 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 13,745 students in total.
How do schools in 08609 perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in 08609 score 13% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 13%, so on average schools in 08609 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08609?
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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