For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,436 students in 08618, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 08618, NJ are Ewing High School, Capital City High School and Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08618 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08618, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08618 have a Graduation Rate of 51%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08618, NJ Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ewing High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Parkway Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Capital City High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 E. Hanover Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 256-8190
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 256-8190
Gr: 9-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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
Mercer Regional School
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 08618, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 08618, NJ include Ewing High School, Capital City High School and Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in 08618?
4 public high schools are located in 08618.
What is the racial composition of students in 08618?
08618 public high schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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