Trenton Public School District
School District · Trenton, New Jersey
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
25
13 elem, 9 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
15,459
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
25
13 elem, 9 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
15,459
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Trenton Public School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Trenton Public School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Gershom Mott Elementary School
Trenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School
Trenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Franklin Elementary School
Trenton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
New Jersey rank
#397 of 398
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.4
below New Jersey avg
Per-pupil spending
$27,662
+$2,053 vs New Jersey median
District size
15,459 students
Much larger than New Jersey median
The short answer
Trenton Public School District ranks #397 of 398 New Jersey districts by overall school rating. Trenton Public School District's schools with real test data average 4.0/10 across 25 schools. Its top-rated schools are Gershom Mott Elementary School (6.7/10), Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School (6.5/10), and Franklin Elementary School (6.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.7/10 despite 57% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Trenton Public School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Trenton Public School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (25 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gershom Mott Elementary School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Benjamin C Gregory Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Franklin Elementary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Patton J. Hill Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | William Harrison Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Carroll Robbins Elementary School | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Trenton Central High School - Main Campus | 4.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Hedgepeth Williams Intermediate School | 4.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Thomas Jefferson Intermediate School | 3.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Joyce Kilmer Intermediate School | 3.7 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Trenton Public School District
Trenton Public School District is a Trenton, New Jersey school district serving 25 schools.The district educates 15,459 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. District-level spending was $27,662 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Trenton Public School District has schools with varying levels of academic achievement.
The highest-rated school in the district is Gershom Mott Elementary School, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Trenton Public School District students show an average math proficiency of 16.7% and ELA proficiency of 18.7%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Trenton Public School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Trenton Public School District with test data.
Schools in Trenton Public School District
25 schoolsElementary Schools13
Middle Schools9
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- New Jersey
- City
- Trenton
- Total Enrollment
- 15,459
- Teachers (FTE)
- 976
- District spending per student
- $27,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Trenton Public School District?
Trenton Public School District has 25 schools in total — 13 elementary, 9 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Trenton Public School District?
The average composite rating for Trenton Public School District is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Trenton Public School District?
Trenton Public School District's district-level spending was $27,662 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Trenton Public School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Trenton Public School District is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Trenton Public School District?
Gershom Mott Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Trenton Public School District with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Trenton Public School District?
Across schools in Trenton Public School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 16.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Trenton Public School District compare to other districts in New Jersey?
Trenton Public School District has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in New Jersey by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 16.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 18.7%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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