For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,774 students in 08690, NJ.
The top-ranked public high schools in 08690, NJ are Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and Hamilton East - Steinert. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08690 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08690, NJ have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08690 have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton East - Steinert, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08690, NJ Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1085 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton East - Steinert
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Klockner Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 631-4150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer High School
Special Education School
1030 Old Trenton Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8454
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 588-8454
Gr: 9-12 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 08690, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in 08690, NJ include Mercer County Technical School Health Sciences Academy and Hamilton East - Steinert.
How many public high schools are located in 08690?
3 public high schools are located in 08690.
What is the racial composition of students in 08690?
08690 public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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