For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 1,070 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Trenton, NJ.
The top ranked public school in Downtown is Foundation Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Trenton, NJ public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Trenton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Foundation Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Gr: K-12 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Trenton, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Trenton, NJ include Foundation Academy Charter School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Trenton?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Trenton?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Trenton public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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