For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,094 students in 08610, NJ.
The top ranked public middle schools in 08610, NJ are Pace Charter School Of Hamilton, Albert E Grice Middle School and Grace A Dunn Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08610 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08610, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08610, NJ Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Grades: K-8
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Albert E Grice Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 Whitehorse Hamilton Sq
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4152
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4152
Grades: 6-8
| 959 students
Rank: #33.
Grace A Dunn Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dayton Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-4700
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-4700
Grades: 7-8
| 681 students
08610, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Opportunities Fr All (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1733 S. Broad St.
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
White Horse School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
52 Lafayette Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-0223
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-0223
Grades: Inquire with school
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 08610, NJ?
The top ranked public middle schools in 08610, NJ include Pace Charter School Of Hamilton, Albert E Grice Middle School and Grace A Dunn Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08610?
3 public middle schools are located in 08610.
What is the racial composition of students in 08610?
08610 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
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