📍 Zip Code 08608 · Trenton, NJ

School District for Zip Code 08608

Trenton Public Schools · 3/10 Rating · Urban District

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School District · Trenton, NJ
Trenton Public Schools
📍 Mercer County, NJ · Zip Code 08608
3/10
Rating
12,000
Students
22
Schools
13:1
Student/Teacher
Below Average New Jersey state capital. Urban district. Very high spending, below-average results. Per-pupil spending: $22,000/year.

Assigned Schools for Zip 08608

Based on NCES 2024 district boundary data · Always verify with district
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Jefferson Elementary School
Elementary School · Grades K-5
👥 ~545 students
Academic Rating4/10 — Average
4
Rating
Average
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Washington Middle School
Middle School · Grades 6-8
👥 ~1,090 students
Academic Rating2/10 — Below Average
2
Rating
Below Average
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Trenton High School
High School · Grades 9-12
👥 ~1,635 students
Academic Rating3/10 — Below Average
3
Rating
Below Average
MetricValuevs National Avg
Student Enrollment12,000National avg: 3,700
Number of Schools22National avg: 6
Student/Teacher Ratio13:1National avg: 16:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,000/yrNational avg: $13,700
District TypeUrbanUrban / Suburban / Rural
Overall Rating3/10 — Below AverageBased on state assessments
📌 Always verify: Contact Trenton Public Schools directly to confirm your exact school assignment before making enrollment or real estate decisions. Boundaries change and open enrollment may be available.

Frequently Asked Questions

What school district is zip code 08608?▼
Zip code 08608 is served by Trenton Public Schools in Trenton, NJ (Mercer County). The district serves approximately 12,000 students across 22 schools and has an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average).
What schools are in zip code 08608?▼
Zip code 08608 is served by Trenton Public Schools. The assigned elementary school is Jefferson Elementary School (Grades K-5, rating 4/10), middle school is Washington Middle School (Grades 6-8, rating 2/10), and high school is Trenton High School (Grades 9-12, rating 3/10).
Is Trenton Public Schools a good school district?▼
Trenton Public Schools has an overall rating of 3/10 (Below Average). New Jersey state capital. Urban district. Very high spending, below-average results. The district has a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and spends approximately $22,000 per pupil annually.
How do I verify my school assignment for zip code 08608?▼
Contact Trenton Public Schools directly to confirm your specific school assignment. While our data is based on NCES 2024 records, school boundaries can change and some districts have open enrollment policies. Always verify before making enrollment or real estate decisions.

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About Trenton Public Schools
Trenton Public Schools serves zip code 08608 and surrounding areas in Mercer County, NJ. The district operates 22 schools with a total enrollment of approximately 12,000 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 and per-pupil spending of $22,000/year, Trenton Public Schools receives an overall academic rating of 3/10 (Below Average) based on state assessment data, graduation rates, and other publicly available metrics from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). This district faces academic challenges common to many urban districts.