Best Schools in Trenton, NJ
Trenton, NJ has a total of 119 schools including 29 high schools, 27 middle schools and 57 elementary schools. A total of 58,303 students attend Trenton, NJ schools. On average, schools in Trenton score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Trenton don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Trenton, NJ
Trenton, NJ has 29 high schools with 21,354 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Trenton score 35% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Trenton don't meet expectations.
1. West Windsor-plainsboro High School North
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students
2. West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
3. Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
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Area Vocational Technical School District Of Mercer County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
4. Hopewell Valley Central High School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
5. Robbinsville High School
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Robbinsville Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1057 Students
6. Allentown High School
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Upper Freehold Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1084 Students
7. Northern Burlington County Regional High School
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Northern Burlington County Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
8. New Egypt High School
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Plumsted Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 315 Students
9. Lawrence High School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
10. Hamilton East - Steinert
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1427 Students
Best Middle Schools in Trenton, NJ
Trenton, NJ has 27 middle schools with 15,709 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Trenton score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Trenton don't meet expectations.
1. Thomas R Grover Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
2. Pond Road Middle School
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Robbinsville Public School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 992 Students
3. Timberlane Middle School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
4. Stonebridge Middle School
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Upper Freehold Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 447 Students
5. Northern Burlington County Regional Middle School
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Northern Burlington County Regional School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 703 Students
6. North Hanover Township Upper Elementary School
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North Hanover Township School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 347 Students
7. Lawrence Middle School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 549 Students
8. Lawrence Intermediate School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 797 Students
9. Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
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Hamilton Township Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 939 Students
10. Newcomb Middle School
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Pemberton Township School District • Public • Grades 6 • 318 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Trenton, NJ
Trenton, NJ has 57 elementary schools with 20,196 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Trenton score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Trenton don't meet expectations.
1. Makefield El Sch
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Pennsbury Sd • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. Maurice Hawk Elementary School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 758 Students
3. Sharon School
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Robbinsville Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 1005 Students
4. Stony Brook Elementary School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 400 Students
5. Chesterfield Township Elementary School
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Chesterfield Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 715 Students
6. Newell Elementary School
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Upper Freehold Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 547 Students
7. Peter Muschal Elementary
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Bordentown Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 480 Students
8. Lawrenceville Elementary School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 291 Students
9. Mac Farland Intermediate
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Bordentown Regional School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 241 Students
10. Bear Tavern Elementary School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 459 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Trenton, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Trenton, NJ has a total population of 225,552 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 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 Trenton, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.69 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Trenton, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Trenton, NJ.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
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