For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,211 students in 08690, NJ (there are , serving 714 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in 08690, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 08690, NJ are Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy, Alexander Elementary School and Langtree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08690 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08690, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08690, NJ Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #77.
Hamilton East - Steinert
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 1,454 students
Rank: n/an/a
Joseph F. Cappello School
Special Education School
1072 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8485
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8485
Grades: PK-3
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer Elementary School
Special Education School
1020 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 570-1120
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 570-1120
Grades: 2-8
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer High School
Special Education School
1030 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8454
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8454
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
Regional Day School
Special Education School
1070 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8456
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8456
Grades: 10-12
| 1 students
08690, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 08690, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in 08690, NJ include Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy, Alexander Elementary School and Langtree Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08690?
11 public schools are located in 08690.
What percentage of students in 08690 go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in 08690 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08690?
08690 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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