For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,556 students in 08638, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle 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 middle schools in zipcode 08638 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08638, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08638, NJ Public Middle 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: n/an/a
401-411 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4900
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4900
Gr: 7-8 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08638, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08638, NJ include The Village Charter School and Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities.
How many public middle schools are located in 08638?
3 public middle schools are located in 08638.
What is the racial composition of students in 08638?
08638 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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