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Best Schools in 08628, NJ
08628, NJ has 19 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 8 elementary) serving 11,184 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in 08628 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08628, NJ
The top high schools in 08628, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hopewell Valley Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
2. Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2255 Students
3. Ewing High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1109 Students
4. Marie H Katzenbach High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marie H. Katzenbach School For The Deaf • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 41 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08628, NJ
The top middle schools in 08628, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timberlane Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
2. Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
3. Joyce Kilmer Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 498 Students
4. Holland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08628, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08628, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stony Brook Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
2. Bear Tavern Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
3. Francis Lore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 511 Students
4. William L Antheil Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
5. The Village Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Village Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 359 Students
6. Parkway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
7. Stokes Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 306 Students
8. Marie H Katzenbach Elementary Middle School For The Deaf
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marie H. Katzenbach School For The Deaf • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 43 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08628, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08628, NJ has a total population of 10,439 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 59% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08628, 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 08628, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.06 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08628, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08628, 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 08628, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08628, NJ
How many schools are in 08628, NJ?
08628, NJ has 19 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,184 students in total.
How do schools in 08628 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 08628 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in 08628 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08628?
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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- Actual: 12%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 71%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 9%
- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 13%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations