For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 501 students in 08628, NJ (there are , serving 158 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 08628, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public school in 08628, NJ is Francis Lore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 08628 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08628, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08628, NJ Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
08628, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08628, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08628, NJ include Francis Lore Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08628?
1 public schools are located in 08628.
What percentage of students in 08628 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 08628 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08628?
08628 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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