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#432 of 534 private schools in NJ
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper
High School · Hamilton, NJ
A private high school in Hamilton, NJ serving grades 9th – 12th.
175 LEONARD AVE, Hamilton, NJ 08610
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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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Where Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper 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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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)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton North - NottinghamEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 9–12 | 1.0 mi | 1,086 | Compare → |
| Hamilton West-watsonEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 9–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,427 | Compare → |
| Trenton Central High School - Main CampusEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 10–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,138 | Compare → |
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-upper is listed in Hamilton, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper is a private high school in Hamilton, NJ, serving approximately 194 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #432 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper
What grades does Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper serve?
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper?
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper?
The student-teacher ratio at Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper is 16:1. 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-upper rank in NJ?
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper ranks #432 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper's MySchoolScout rating?
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper 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-upper a private school?
Yes, Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper 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-upper a religious school?
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 177 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 586-3075
- 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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