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Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 08629

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Top rankedKuser Elementary School1269^th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools

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Summary:

The zip code 08629 in New Jersey is home to two elementary schools: Kuser Elementary School and Paul S. Robeson Elementary School. Both schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Hamilton Township Public School District and the Trenton Public School District, respectively.

Based on the available data, neither Kuser Elementary School nor Paul S. Robeson Elementary School appears to be a standout performer. Kuser Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of New Jersey elementary schools, with a 1 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. Paul S. Robeson Elementary School has an even lower ranking, placing in the bottom 1-2% of New Jersey elementary schools and receiving a 0 out of 5 star rating. Both schools have significantly lower proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to their respective school districts and the state of New Jersey.

Additionally, both schools face challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, at 14.9% for the 2023-2024 school year. The schools also serve communities with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 73.4% for Kuser Elementary School and 38.69% for Paul S. Robeson Elementary School. These factors may contribute to the schools' underperformance and highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying issues and improve student outcomes.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NJSLA-S Science (2025)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2025)			NJSLA Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Kuser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	70 Newkirk Avenue	Hamilton	08629	Mercer County	Hamilton Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(609) 631-4155	512	38	13.3	80.3%	34 (6.6%)	143 (27.9%)	303 (59.2%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.1%)	9.1	1269^th of 1347 public elementary schools	5.8%		13.1	1182^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	11.7%	87	14.9	13.5	22.7	18.0	14.6	13.5	18.7	$9,545	$1,106	$8,439
Paul S. Robeson Elementary School	Public	K-3	350 Cuyler Avenue	Trenton	08629	Mercer County	Trenton Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(609) 656-4920	390	28	13.9	81.8%	5 (1.3%)	85 (21.8%)	295 (75.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	2.1	1346^th of 1347 public elementary schools	0.1%		2.9	1335^th of 1338 public elementary schools	0.2%	11		2.3			4.5

Cities Near Zip Code 08629

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hamilton	0.3 mi	27	445^th
Trenton	0.38 mi	38	504^th
Lawrenceville	2.35 mi	7	314^th
Ewing	3.01 mi	5	493^rd
West Trenton	4.21 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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