For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,773 students in 08690, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 08690, NJ are Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and Hamilton East - Steinert. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08690 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08690, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08690 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton East - Steinert, with 82% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08690, NJ Public High 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: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Grades: 9-12
| 134 students
Rank: #22.
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: 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 high schools in 08690, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 08690, NJ include Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and Hamilton East - Steinert.
How many public high schools are located in 08690?
4 public high schools are located in 08690.
What is the racial composition of students in 08690?
08690 public high schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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