For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,074 students in 08638, NJ (there are , serving 92 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 08638, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08638, NJ are The Village Charter School, William L Antheil Elementary School and Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08638 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08638, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08638, NJ Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Village Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
William L Antheil Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
339 Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
643 Indiana Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Grades: 3-8
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Columbus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Brunswick Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4690
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4690
Grades: K-3
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Girard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4970
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4970
Grades: K-3
| 361 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dr. Martin Luther King Middle School
Magnet School
401-411 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4900
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4900
Grades: 7-8
| 568 students
Rank: n/an/a
Luis Munoz-rivera Elementary School
Magnet School
401 North Montgomery St
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4841
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4841
Grades: K-3
| 366 students
08638, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Grades: Inquire with school
| 155 students
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Mcvs Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Mercer Arts Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Grades: 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
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08638, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08638, NJ include The Village Charter School, William L Antheil Elementary School and Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities.
How many public schools are located in 08638?
7 public schools are located in 08638.
What percentage of students in 08638 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 08638 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08638?
08638 public schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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