For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,427 students in 08534, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in 08534, NJ are Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino, Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy and Hopewell Valley Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 08534 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in 08534, NJ have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 08534 have a Graduation Rate of 95%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hopewell Valley Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08534, NJ Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
259 Pennington Titusville Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,080 student Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
Vocational School
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Gr: 10-12
08534, New Jersey 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Gr: K-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 08534, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in 08534, NJ include Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino, Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy and Hopewell Valley Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 08534?
5 public high schools are located in 08534.
What is the racial composition of students in 08534?
08534 public high schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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