For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,894 students in 08609, NJ.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08609, NJ are Greenwood Elementary School, Carroll Robbins Elementary School and Patton J. Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 08609 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08609, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08609, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2069 Greenwood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 631-4151
Gr: PK-5 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Carroll Robbins Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
283 Tyler Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4910
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4910
Gr: K-3 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Patton J. Hill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1010 East State Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4980
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4980
Gr: K-3 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Grant Intermediate School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
159 N Clinton Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4730
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 656-4730
Gr: 4-6 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 08609, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 08609, NJ include Greenwood Elementary School, Carroll Robbins Elementary School and Patton J. Hill Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08609?
4 public elementary schools are located in 08609.
What is the racial composition of students in 08609?
08609 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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