For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 4,137 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 15% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Trenton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Gr: K-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
The Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Gr: K-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
643 Indiana Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Gr: K-8 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Achievers Early College Prep 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
Gr: 6-11 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
105 Grand Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #66.
Foundation Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Gr: K-12 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Pennington Raod
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Mccorristin Charter School
Charter School
175 Leonard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3705
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3705
Gr: K-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Trenton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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?
8 public charter schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public charter schools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Trenton include: International Charter School vs. Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities, Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities vs. International Charter School
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