For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,825 students in 08618, NJ.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08618, NJ are Gilmore J Fisher Middle School and Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 08618 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the New Jersey public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in 08618, NJ have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08618, NJ Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Lower Ferry Road
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 538-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1555 Pennington Raod
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Gr: 7-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Mercer Regional School
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 2-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 08618, NJ?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 08618, NJ include Gilmore J Fisher Middle School and Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in 08618?
4 public middle schools are located in 08618.
What is the racial composition of students in 08618?
08618 public middle schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the New Jersey public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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