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Best Schools in 08629, NJ
08629, NJ has 16 public schools (3 high, 7 middle, 5 elementary) serving 12,488 students. On average they score 15% on state proficiency tests against a projected 15%, so schools in 08629 underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08629, NJ
The top high schools in 08629, 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
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2255 Students
2. Hamilton East - Steinert
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
3. Hamilton North - Nottingham
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1005 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08629, NJ
The top middle schools in 08629, 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. Albert E Grice Middle School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 Students
3. Richard C Crockett Middle School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 863 Students
4. Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School
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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. 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 08629, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08629, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. 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
2. George E. Wilson Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 469 Students
3. Kuser Elementary School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
4. Paul S. Robeson Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 341 Students
5. Wilson Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08629, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08629, NJ has a total population of 13,364 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 69%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08629, 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 08629, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.97 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08629, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08629, 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 08629, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08629, NJ
How many schools are in 08629, NJ?
08629, NJ has 16 public schools: 3 high schools, 7 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 12,488 students in total.
How do schools in 08629 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 08629 score 15% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 15%, so on average schools in 08629 underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08629?
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: 13%
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- Projected: 21%
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 29%
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