Trenton Public School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 108 North Clinton Avenue in Trenton, New Jersey, the Trenton Public School District serves as an active, comprehensive educational system anchored in a small city environment within the greater Trenton-Princeton metropolitan area. As an open, traditional public school district, it operates 25 schools offering an uninterrupted learning continuum from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The district caters to a total enrollment of nearly 16,000 students—including a robust early childhood program serving over 1,900 pre-kindergarten learners—providing equitable access to foundational academics, college preparation, and developmental support across all grade levels.

To guide and enrich its diverse student body of 15,964 scholars, the Trenton Public School District employs a dedicated workforce of approximately 3,500 full-time equivalent staff members. This staffing framework includes roughly 1,981 full-time equivalent classroom teachers alongside 194 instructional aides and more than 1,320 specialized support staff, ensuring that students receive comprehensive instructional guidance and wraparound services. Representing a rich multicultural community, the district remains committed to fostering safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environments. Families, prospective students, and education researchers can learn more about district initiatives and school programs by visiting their central administrative headquarters or accessing their web portal at www.trenton.k12.nj.us.
25
Total Schools
15,964
Total Students
1,980.8
Full-Time Teachers
8.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Trenton Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White153
Hispanic10,659
Black4,863
Asian36
Two or More218
American Indian10
Pacific Islander25
  • Hispanic
    10,659 (66.8%)
  • Black
    4,863 (30.5%)
  • Two or More
    218 (1.4%)
  • White
    153 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    36 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    25 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    10 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Trenton Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary13
Middle9
High2
Other5
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:25
Students:15,964*
Teachers (FTE):1,980.8*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:8.1