For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,823 students in 08638, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08638, NJ are The Village Charter School, Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities and William L Antheil Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08638 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08638, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08638, NJ Public Elementary 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
Rank: #33.
William L Antheil Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
339 Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Dr. Crosby Copeland Jr Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Brunswick Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4690
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4690
Gr: K-3 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #55.
Darlene C. Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
175 Girard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4970
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4970
Gr: K-3 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
401 North Montgomery St
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4841
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4841
Gr: K-3 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08638, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08638, NJ include The Village Charter School, Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities and William L Antheil Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08638?
6 public elementary schools are located in 08638.
What is the racial composition of students in 08638?
08638 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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