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Best Mercer County Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 3,903 students in Mercer County, NJ.
The top ranked public charter schools in Mercer County, NJ are Princeton Charter School, Pace Charter School Of Hamilton and The Village Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mercer County, NJ public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Jersey public charter school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average). Charter schools in Mercer County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter school average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Charter Schools in Mercer County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Gr: K-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Pace Charter School Of Hamilton
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
52 Lafayette Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 599-1212
Gr: K-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
The Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Sullivan Way
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 695-0110
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Paul Robeson Charter School For The Humanities
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
643 Indiana Ave
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 394-7727
Gr: K-8 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #55.
Achievers Early College Prep Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Chestnut Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 429-0279
Gr: 6-10 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
International Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Grand Street
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 394-3111
Gr: K-5 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #77.
Foundation Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08608
(609) 920-9200
Gr: K-12 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Trenton Stem-to-civics Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1555 Pennington Raod
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 619-2000
Gr: 6-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Mercer County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy/full-time Programs Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Vocational School
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-5144
Gr: 9-12 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Albert Elias Highfields (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
188 Lindberg Rd
Hopewell, NJ 08525
(609) 466-0740
Alfred Reed School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
11 Buttonwood Drive
Trenton, NJ 08638
(609) 771-4466
Gr: Inquire with school | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Arthur Holland Middle School (Closed 2005)
1001 West State St.
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 989-2730
Gr: 6-8 | 432 students
Capital Prepartory Charter High School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
22 Grand St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 393-9060
Gr: 9-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Central Reception And Adjustment Facility (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08628
(609) 777-5754
Gr: 6-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Eddy's School (Closed 2023)
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Gr: PK-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Edison Prep (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1212 Edgewood Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 777-3292
Emily Fisher Cs Of Adv Studie (Closed 2013)
31 Chancery Ln
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1444
Gr: 5-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Ewing Residential Treatment Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1610 Styyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 292-9300
Gr: 8-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Granville Charter School (Closed 2005)
Charter School
363 West State Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-1300
Gr: K-9 | 546 students
Harrison (Closed 2011)
461 Genessee St
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 656-4750
Gr: K-5
International Academy Of Trenton Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
500 Perry Street
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 759-2005
Gr: K-6 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Isles Community Car (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Martin L King Middle School (Closed 2007)
800 Martin Luther King Blvd.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Mcvs Performing Arts High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1200 Old Trenton Rd
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 586-3550
Gr: 9-12
Mercer Arts Charter High School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
872 Brunswick Ave
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
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Mercer Sip (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
87 Tremont Ave
Trenton, NJ 08611
(609) 695-0684
Office Of Education Administrative Office (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
10 Quakerbridge Plaza
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 588-3681
Office Systems (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
222 South Warren St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 292-0947
Opportunities Fr All (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1733 S. Broad St.
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 392-5563
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Paul Robeson Elementary School (Closed 2005)
350 Cuyler Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 989-2765
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Princeton International Academy Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
10 Stonicker Dr
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 530-0399
Project Teach - Mercer Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 530-3390
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students
Stokes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
915 Parkside Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4930
Gr: PK | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Toll Gategrammar Elementary School (Closed 2023)
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Trenton Central High School - West Campus (Closed 2023)
1001 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 656-4770
Gr: 9-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Trenton Community Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
349 West State St
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 393-3220
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
White Horse School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
52 Lafayette Street
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 656-0223
Gr: Inquire with school | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Youthbuild Camden (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce Street Suite 202
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Youthbuild Paterson Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1001 Spruce St
Trenton, NJ 08625
(609) 943-4932
Gr: 9-11 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mercer County, NJ?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mercer County, NJ include Princeton Charter School, Pace Charter School Of Hamilton and The Village Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in Mercer County?
8 public charter schools are located in Mercer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mercer County?
Mercer County public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public charter schools average of 93% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public charter schools in Mercer County are often viewed compared to one another?

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