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Best Schools in 08638, NJ
08638, NJ has 24 public schools (5 high, 10 middle, 8 elementary) serving 17,450 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 21%, so schools in 08638 don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08638, NJ
The top high schools in 08638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Hopewell Valley Central High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
2. Lawrence High School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
3. Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 2255 Students
4. Hamilton East - Steinert
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
5. Ewing High School
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Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1109 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08638, NJ
The top middle schools in 08638, 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. Lawrence Middle School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 549 Students
3. Lawrence Intermediate School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 797 Students
4. Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 939 Students
5. Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
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Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 432 Students
6. Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
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Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 791 Students
7. Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
8. Holland Middle School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students
9. Jefferson Elementary
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 354 Students
10. Grant Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 542 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08638, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08638, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Stony Brook Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
2. Slackwood Elementary School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 238 Students
3. William L Antheil Elementary School
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Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 692 Students
4. Kuser Elementary School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
5. Parkway Elementary School
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Ewing Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 366 Students
6. Wilson Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 361 Students
7. P.j. Hill Elementary
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 502 Students
8. Columbus Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 296 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08638, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08638, NJ has a total population of 23,898 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08638, 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 08638, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
24.21 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.42 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08638, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08638, 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 08638, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08638, NJ
How many schools are in 08638, NJ?
08638, NJ has 24 public schools: 5 high schools, 10 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 17,450 students in total.
How do schools in 08638 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 08638 score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 21%, so on average schools in 08638 don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08638?
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: 13%
- Projected: 13%
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- Projected: 10%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 15%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 13%
- Projected: 11%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations