For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,608 students in 08611, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 08611, NJ are Trenton Central High School - Main Campus and Achievers Early College Prep Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08611 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08611, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08611 have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Trenton Central High School - Main Campus, with 75% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08611, NJ Public High Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 278-7260
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 278-7260
Grades: 10-12
| 2,255 students
Rank: #22.
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Grades: 6-9
| 353 students
08611, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Capital Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Mercer Sip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
87 Tremont Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 695-0684
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 695-0684
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 08611, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 08611, NJ include Trenton Central High School - Main Campus and Achievers Early College Prep Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 08611?
2 public high schools are located in 08611.
What is the racial composition of students in 08611?
08611 public high schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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