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Top 5 Best Trenton Public Charter Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 3,321 students in Trenton, NJ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Trenton, NJ are Pace Charter School Of Hamilton, The Village Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Charter schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Trenton, NJ (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
The Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Grades: K-8
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
643 Indiana Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Grades: 3-8
| 432 students
Rank: #44.
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Grades: 6-9
| 353 students
Rank: #55.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Grand Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Grades: K-5
| 109 students
Rank: #66.
Foundation Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Grades: K-12
| 1,044 students
Rank: #77.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 Pennington Raod
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Grades: 6-12
| 585 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Trenton, New Jersey

Trenton, 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
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Grades: Inquire with school
| 155 students
Arthur Holland Middle School (Closed 2005)
1001 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Grades: 6-8
| 432 students
Capital Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2012)
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Central Reception And Adjustment Facility (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
Edison Prep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1212 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 777-3292
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Emily Fisher Cs Of Adv Studie (Closed 2013)
31 Chancery Ln
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
Grades: 8-12
| 17 students
Granville Charter School (Closed 2005)
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Grades: K-9
| 546 students
Harrison (Closed 2011)
461 Genessee St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
International Academy Of Trenton Charter School (Closed 2023)
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Grades: K-6
| 692 students
Isles Community Car (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Martin L King Middle School (Closed 2007)
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Grades: 6-8
| 283 students
Mcvs Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Mcvs Performing Arts High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1200 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-3550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Mercer Arts Charter High School (Closed 2009)
872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Grades: 9-10
| 227 students
Mercer County Youth Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
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
Office Of Education Administrative Office (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10 Quakerbridge Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 588-3681
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Office Systems (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
222 South Warren St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 292-0947
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Opportunities Fr All (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1733 S. Broad St.
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Grades: 6-12
| 14 students
Paul Robeson Elementary School (Closed 2005)
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Grades: PK-5
| 404 students
Project Teach - Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Stokes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Grades: PK
| 185 students
Trenton Central High School - West Campus (Closed 2023)
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Trenton Community Charter School (Closed 2012)
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
Youthbuild Camden (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Youthbuild Paterson Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Grades: 9-11
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Trenton, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Trenton, NJ include Pace Charter School Of Hamilton, The Village Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities.
How many public charter schools are located in Trenton?
7 public charter schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public charter schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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