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Best Trenton Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 public high schools serving 12,929 students in Trenton, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in Trenton, NJ are Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy, Robbinsville High School and Trenton Central High School - Main Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Trenton, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Robbinsville High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Trenton, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Robbinsville High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
155 Robbinsville Edinburg Rd
Trenton, NJ 08691
(609) 632-0950
Gr: 9-12 | 1,046 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Trenton Central High School - Main Campus
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Chambers Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 557-8247
Gr: 10-12 | 2,097 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton East - Steinert
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Ewing High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Parkway Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
Hamilton North - Nottingham
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 631-4161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: 6-11 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Foundation Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Gr: K-12 | 1,155 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Capital City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
135 E. Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 256-8190
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton West-watson
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2720 South Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 631-4168
Gr: 9-12 | 1,408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 Pennington Raod
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Trenton Central High School-9th Grade Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4900
Gr: 9 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Ann Klein Forensic Center
Alternative School
1610 Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 633-0883
Gr: 12
Rank: n/an/a
Garden State Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Highbridge Road
Trenton, NJ 08620
(609) 298-6300
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Marie H Katzenbach Middle/high School
Special Education School
320 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 530-3130
Gr: 6-12 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Mccorristin Charter School
Charter School
175 Leonard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3705
Gr: K-12 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 100:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer High School
Special Education School
1030 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8454
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer Regional School
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 2-12
Rank: n/an/a
New Jersey State Prison
Alternative School
600 Cass Street
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 292-9700
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Trenton, NJ?
How many public high schools are located in Trenton?
19 public high schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public high schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?

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