For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,328 students in 08618, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 08618, NJ are Ewing High School, Daylight/twilight High School and Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08618 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08618, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08618 have a Graduation Rate of 48%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08618, NJ Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ewing High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Parkway Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #22.
Daylight/twilight High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 E. Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 256-8190
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 256-8190
Grades: 9-12
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Pennington Raod
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 591 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer Regional School
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
08618, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1001 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Edison Prep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1212 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 777-3292
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 777-3292
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
31 Chancery Ln
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Grades: 5-12
| 392 students
Ewing Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1610 Styyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Granville Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Grades: K-9
| 546 students
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Grades: K-6
| 692 students
Project Teach - Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Grades: PK
| 185 students
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Trenton Community Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
349 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 08618, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 08618, NJ include Ewing High School, Daylight/twilight High School and Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 08618?
4 public high schools are located in 08618.
What is the racial composition of students in 08618?
08618 public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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