For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 906 students in 08638, NJ.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 08638, NJ are 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.
Public charter schools in zipcode 08638 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in 08638, NJ have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 08638, NJ Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 08638, NJ?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 08638, NJ include The Village Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities.
How many public charter schools are located in 08638?
2 public charter schools are located in 08638.
What is the racial composition of students in 08638?
08638 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 94% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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