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Mercer County Public Schools

Mercer County, New Jersey

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

109

public schools

Total Enrollment

56,529

students

School Districts

20

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Mercer County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Jersey; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Mercer County has 20 district entries. Trenton Public School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 25 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 18 listed communities. HAMILTON has the most listed schools, with 23 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 59 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 8 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 8 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

18 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

109

in Mercer County

Reported Enrollment

56,529

106 schools reporting

School Districts

20

districts

Charter Schools

8

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary59
Middle23
High21
Other6

20 School Districts in Mercer County

Trenton Public School District

25 schools
12,483 students

Hamilton Township Public School District

23 schools
11,973 students

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

10 schools
8,959 students

East Windsor Regional School District

6 schools
5,079 students

Princeton Public School District

6 schools
3,723 students

Lawrence Township Public School District

7 schools
3,639 students

Ewing Township School District

5 schools
3,469 students

Hopewell Valley Regional School District

6 schools
3,442 students

Robbinsville Public School District

3 schools
3,054 students

Foundation Academy Charter School

1 school
1,044 students

109 Public Schools in Mercer County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 18 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 109 matching schools

Trenton Central High School - Main Campus

Trenton Public School District

TRENTON, 08611 / City: Small

Profile10–12High2,255 students

Hightstown High School

East Windsor Regional School District

HIGHTSTOWN, 08520 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,644 students

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

West Windsor, 08550 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High1,630 students

Princeton High School

Princeton Public School District

PRINCETON, 08540 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,532 students

Hamilton East - Steinert

Hamilton Township Public School District

HAMILTON, 08690 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,427 students

Hamilton West-Watson

Hamilton Township Public School District

HAMILTON, 08610 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,348 students

Lawrence High School

Lawrence Township Public School District

LAWRENCEVILLE, 08648 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,207 students

Thomas R Grover Middle School

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

West Windsor, 08550 / Suburb: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,197 students

Melvin H. Kreps Middle School

East Windsor Regional School District

EAST WINDSOR, 08520 / Suburb: Small

Profile6–8Middle1,176 students

Ewing High School

Ewing Township School District

EWING, 08618 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,109 students

Hopewell Valley Central High School

Hopewell Valley Regional School District

PENNINGTON, 08534 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,079 students

Robbinsville High School

Robbinsville Public School District

ROBBINSVILLE, 08691 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,057 students

Foundation Academy Charter School

Foundation Academy Charter School

Trenton, 08608 / City: Small

ProfileKG–12Charter1,044 students

Hamilton North - Nottingham

Hamilton Township Public School District

HAMILTON, 08619 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,005 students

Sharon School

Robbinsville Public School District

ROBBINSVILLE, 08691 / Rural: Fringe

ProfilePK–4Primary1,005 students

Pond Road Middle School

Robbinsville Public School District

ROBBINSVILLE, 08691 / Suburb: Large

Profile5–8Middle992 students

Albert E Grice Middle School

Hamilton Township Public School District

HAMILTON, 08610 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle967 students

Emily C. Reynolds Middle School

Hamilton Township Public School District

HAMILTON, 08690 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle939 students

Richard C Crockett Middle School

Hamilton Township Public School District

HAMILTON, 08691 / Suburb: Large

Listed only6–8Middle863 students

Princeton Middle School

Princeton Public School District

PRINCETON, 08540 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle816 students

Mercer County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Mercer County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Jersey. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Mercer County public school directory?

The directory lists 109 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Mercer County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Mercer County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Mercer County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 18 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Mercer County?

Start with the 20 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Mercer County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Mercer County Education OverviewCounty school score: 66/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.