For the 2025 school year, there are 59 public elementary schools serving 26,168 students in Trenton, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trenton, NJ are Sharon School, Pond Road Middle School and Pace Charter School Of Hamilton. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Trenton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
234 Sharon Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0960
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0960
Gr: PK-4 | 983 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Pond Road Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Pond Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0940
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0940
Gr: 5-8 | 967 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Gr: K-8 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Stamford Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Gr: K-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Robert Frost Drive
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4148
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4148
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Yardville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Yardville Allentown Rd
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Gr: PK-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Langtree Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2080 Whatley Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4157
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4157
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
University Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
645 Paxson Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
Gr: PK-5 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #99.
Mercerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Regina Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1010.
Yardville Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3880 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1111.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
495 Gropp Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4163
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4163
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sayen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Nottingham Way
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4164
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4164
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Sunnybrae Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 Elton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4166
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4166
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1414.
Francis Lore Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13 Westwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2145 Yardville Hamilton Sq
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4162
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4162
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
The Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Mcgalliard Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Arena Drive
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4158
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4158
Gr: K-5 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1818.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2069 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
Albert E Grice Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4152
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4152
Gr: 6-8 | 959 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Kisthardt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harcourt Drive
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4153
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4153
Gr: PK-5 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Klockner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Klockner Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Gr: PK-5 | 275 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
643 Indiana Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2323.
William L Antheil Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
339 Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2424.
Richard C Crockett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2631 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 631-4149
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 631-4149
Gr: 6-8 | 843 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2525.
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Lower Ferry Road
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Gr: 6-10 | 443 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2727.
Parkway Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
446 Parkway Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2828.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Rank: #2929.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 William Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-4720
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-4720
Gr: K-3 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
331 Emory Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4960
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4960
Gr: K-3 | 316 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3131.
Gershom Mott Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Stokely Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4830
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4830
Gr: K-3 | 366 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3232.
Kuser Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Newkirk Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3333.
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 656-4920
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 656-4920
Gr: K-3 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
George E. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 Park Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4169
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4169
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Rutherford Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4740
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4740
Gr: K-3 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
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Trenton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy/full-time Programs Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Gr: Inquire with school | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
1001 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students
Capital Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Central Reception And Adjustment Facility (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
31 Chancery Ln
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 392 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Ewing Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1610 Styyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Granville Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Gr: K-9 | 546 students
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Gr: K-6 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Isles Community Car (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Mcvs Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Mcvs Performing Arts High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1200 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-3550
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-3550
Gr: 9-12
Mercer Arts Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Gr: 9-10 | 227 students
Mercer County Youth Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1440 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Office Of Education Administrative Office (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10 Quakerbridge Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 588-3681
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 588-3681
Opportunities Fr All (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1733 S. Broad St.
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Project Teach - Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Trenton Community Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
349 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
White Horse School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
52 Lafayette Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-0223
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-0223
Gr: Inquire with school | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Youthbuild Camden (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Youthbuild Paterson Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Trenton, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trenton, NJ include Sharon School, Pond Road Middle School and Pace Charter School Of Hamilton.
How many public elementary schools are located in Trenton?
59 public elementary schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Trenton include: Parkway Elementary School vs. William L Antheil Elementary School, William L Antheil Elementary School vs. Parkway Elementary School, Albert E Grice Middle School vs. Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
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