For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,066 students in 08619, NJ (there are 3 private schools, serving 314 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 08619, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08619, NJ are Morgan Elementary School, Mercerville Elementary School and Klockner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08619 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08619, NJ have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08619, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morgan Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
38 Stamford Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4160
Gr: K-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mercerville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
60 Regina Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4159
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Klockner Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
830 Klockner Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4154
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton North - Nottingham
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08619, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08619, NJ include Morgan Elementary School, Mercerville Elementary School and Klockner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 08619?
4 public schools are located in 08619.
What percentage of students in 08619 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 08619 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08619?
08619 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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