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Best Schools in South Trenton, Trenton, NJ
South Trenton, Trenton, NJ has 16 public schools (2 high, 7 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,906 students. On average they score 14% on state proficiency tests against a projected 12%, so schools in South Trenton underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Trenton, Trenton, NJ
The top high schools in South Trenton, 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
2. Hamilton West-watson
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1348 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Trenton, Trenton, NJ
The top middle schools in South Trenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Albert E Grice Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 967 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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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 515 Students
4. Hedgepeth Williams Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 582 Students
5. Dunn Middle School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 670 Students
6. Holland Middle School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 513 Students
7. Monument Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 460 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Trenton, Trenton, NJ
The top elementary schools in South Trenton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mott Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 357 Students
2. Franklin Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 349 Students
3. Kisthardt Elementary School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 242 Students
4. Lalor Elementary School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 337 Students
5. Robbins Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 413 Students
6. Harrison Elementary School
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Trenton Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 239 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Trenton, Trenton, NJ
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Trenton, Trenton, NJ has a total population of 10,516 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 76%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Trenton, Trenton, 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 South Trenton, Trenton, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.80 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.14 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Trenton, Trenton, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Trenton, Trenton, 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 South Trenton, Trenton, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Trenton, Trenton, NJ
How many schools are in South Trenton, Trenton, NJ?
South Trenton, Trenton, NJ has 16 public schools: 2 high schools, 7 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,906 students in total.
How do schools in South Trenton perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in South Trenton score 14% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 12%, so on average schools in South Trenton underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Trenton?
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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