Top Rankings
Hamilton Township Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,239 students in Hamilton Township Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Hamilton Township Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
23 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
12,239 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
972 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Hamilton Township Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#497 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
23%
Graduation Rate
80%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.72
# American Indian Students
6 Students
2,837 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
379 Students
141,451 Students
% Asian Students
3%
10%
# Hispanic Students
5,151 Students
458,869 Students
% Hispanic Students
42%
34%
# Black Students
2,060 Students
195,970 Students
% Black Students
17%
15%
# White Students
4,152 Students
515,021 Students
% White Students
34%
38%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
2,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
481 Students
42,985 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
267
61,597
# Students in K Grade:
829
91,086
# Students in 1st Grade:
904
93,943
# Students in 2nd Grade:
864
96,713
# Students in 3rd Grade:
897
95,865
# Students in 4th Grade:
859
97,373
# Students in 5th Grade:
893
98,202
# Students in 6th Grade:
893
99,575
# Students in 7th Grade:
938
100,830
# Students in 8th Grade:
928
101,895
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,143
107,031
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,008
106,285
# Students in 11th Grade:
906
106,937
# Students in 12th Grade:
910
103,061
# Ungraded Students:
-
224
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,464 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$256 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$263 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,892
$26,931
Spending / Student
$21,464
$25,828
Best Hamilton Township Public School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Stamford Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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: #2 - 32. - 3.
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: 50-54% | 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.
Yardville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 Yardville Allentown Rd
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Mercerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
60 Regina Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 Gropp Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4163
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4163
Grades: K-5
| 374 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Yardville Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3880 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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: #9 - 109. - 10.
Sunnybrae Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
166 Elton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4166
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4166
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1111.
Emily C. Reynolds Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #1212.
Mcgalliard Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Arena Drive
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4158
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4158
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Rank: #1313.
Richard C Crockett Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2631 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 631-4149
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 631-4149
Grades: 6-8
| 843 students
Rank: #1414.
Klockner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Klockner Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1515.
Hamilton East - Steinert
(Math: 19% | 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: #1616.
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: #1717.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2069 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #1818.
Kisthardt Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
215 Harcourt Drive
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4153
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4153
Grades: PK-5
| 239 students
Rank: #1919.
Hamilton North - Nottingham
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,086 students
Rank: #2020.
George E. Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Park Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4169
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4169
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #2121.
Hamilton West-watson
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2720 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4168
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4168
Grades: 9-12
| 1,427 students
Rank: #2222.
Kuser Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Newkirk Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 631-4155
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #2323.
Lalor Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25 Barnt Deklyn Road
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4156
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4156
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hamilton Township Public School District?
Hamilton Township Public School District manages 23 public schools serving 12,239 students.
What is the rank of Hamilton Township Public School District?
Hamilton Township Public School District is ranked #502 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton Township Public School District?
42% of Hamilton Township Public School District students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hamilton Township Public School District?
Hamilton Township Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Hamilton Township Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,464 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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