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#435 of 534 private schools in NJ

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School

Elementary School · Hamilton, NJ

A private elementary school in Hamilton, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

177 LEONARD AVE, Hamilton, NJ 08610

  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C3.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length6.3 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,134
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index54%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.2 / 10
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Enrollment244
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low2/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,159

Median home value

$248,900

Median rent

$1,491/mo

College educated

24.9%

Homeownership

67.7%

Poverty rate

8.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08610; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Black52.9%
Hispanic42.6%
Two or More2.5%
White2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kuser Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.3PK–50.4 mi485Compare →
Greenwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0PK–50.9 mi266Compare →
Paul S. Robeson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.6K–31.0 mi367Compare →
George E. Wilson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–51.2 mi509Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is listed in Hamilton, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is a private elementary school in Hamilton, NJ, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #435 of 534 private schools in NJ.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School

What grades does Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School serve?

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School?

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School?

The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School rank in NJ?

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School ranks #435 of 534 private schools in NJ.

What is Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School a private school?

Yes, Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School a religious school?

Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
244
Gender Split
72% M / 28% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.3 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mercer County
Area population (ZIP 08610)
33,387
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
38
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08610; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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