For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 730 students in 08638, NJ.
The top ranked public preschool in 08638, NJ is William L Antheil Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» preschool in zipcode 08638 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Jersey public pre school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in 08638, NJ have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschool average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08638, NJ ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William L Antheil Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
339 Ewingville Road
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 538-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
08638, New Jersey ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Gr: Inquire with school | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 656-4810
Gr: 6-8 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Mcvs Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
11 Buttonwood
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 883-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Mercer Arts Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
872 Brunswick Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 921-7698
Gr: 9-10 | 227 students
Mercer County Youth Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1440 Parkside Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 434-4125
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 08638, NJ?
The top ranked public preschools in 08638, NJ include William L Antheil Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 08638?
1 public preschools are located in 08638.
What is the racial composition of students in 08638?
08638 public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public preschools average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
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