Top 10 Best Mercer County Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 84 public elementary schools serving 38,924 students in Mercer County, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, NJ are Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 48% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Mercer County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Grades: K-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Littlebrook School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Thomas R Grover Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10 Southfield Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,197 students
Rank: #55.
Dutch Neck Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
392 Village Road East
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5400
Grades: PK-3
| 674 students
Rank: #66.
Village Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
601 New Village Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5200
Grades: 4-5
| 638 students
Rank: #77.
Johnson Park School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #88.
Community Park School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Rank: #1010.
Toll Gate Grammar School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
275 So Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1111.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Rank: #1212.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
35 Princeton Avenue
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 737-4007
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #1313.
Sharon School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
234 Sharon Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0960
Grades: PK-4
| 1,005 students
Rank: #1414.
Maurice Hawk Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
303 305 Clarksville Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(609) 716-5425
Grades: PK-3
| 758 students
Rank: #1515.
Bear Tavern Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1162 Bear Tavern Road
Titusville, NJ 08560
(609) 737-4005
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1616.
Pond Road Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Pond Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0940
Grades: 5-8
| 992 students
Rank: #1717.
Timberlane Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
51 S Timberlane Drive
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Grades: 6-8
| 780 students
Rank: #1818.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Grades: K-8
| 439 students
Rank: #1919.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
38 Stamford Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Grades: K-5
| 284 students
Rank: #2020.
Walter C. Black Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
371 Stockton Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Grades: K-2
| 480 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Alexander Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 Robert Frost Drive
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4148
Grades: K-5
| 332 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Langtree Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2080 Whatley Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4157
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Lawrenceville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
40 Craven Lane
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5570
Grades: PK-3
| 291 students
Rank: #2424.
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Grades: K-2
| 589 students
Rank: #2525.
University Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
645 Paxson Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4167
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #2626.
Yardville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 Yardville Allentown Rd
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4170
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2727.
Eldridge Park School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
55 Lawn Park Ave
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5560
Grades: K-3
| 222 students
Rank: #2828.
Mercerville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Regina Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Grades: K-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2929.
Ben Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2939 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5540
Grades: PK-3
| 335 students
Rank: #3030.
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Twin Rivers Drive North
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Grades: 3-5
| 579 students
Rank: #3131.
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Stockton St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7833
Grades: 3-5
| 611 students
Rank: #3232.
Slackwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2060 Princeton Pike
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5580
Grades: K-3
| 238 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
495 Gropp Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4163
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Yardville Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3880 South Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 631-4171
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #3535.
Lawrence Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
66 Eggerts Crossing Road
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 671-5530
Grades: 4-6
| 797 students
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Mercer County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
188 Lindberg Rd
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 466-0740
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Grades: Inquire with school
| 155 students
1001 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Grades: PK-7
| 353 students
Edison Prep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1212 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 777-3292
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
31 Chancery Ln
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Grades: 5-12
| 392 students
1610 Styyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Grades: K-9
| 546 students
461 Genessee St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Grades: K-6
| 692 students
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
1200 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-3550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Grades: 9-10
| 227 students
1440 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Mercer Sip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
87 Tremont Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 695-0684
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
10 Quakerbridge Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 588-3681
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
222 South Warren St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 292-0947
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1733 S. Broad St.
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
10 Stonicker Dr
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 530-0399
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Grades: PK
| 185 students
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
349 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
White Horse School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
52 Lafayette Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-0223
Grades: Inquire with school
| 90 students
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1001 Spruce St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mercer County, NJ include Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mercer County?
84 public elementary schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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