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Sharon School

234 Sharon Road
Trenton, NJ 08691
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 983 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Sharon School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sharon School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sharon School's student population of 983 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 94 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
983 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers

School Rankings

Sharon School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#457 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
63%
38%
65%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
47%
10%
Hispanic
8%
34%
Black
4%
15%
White
36%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.65
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sharon School's ranking?
Sharon School is ranked #457 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Sharon School?
983 students attend Sharon School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Sharon School students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharon School?
Sharon School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Sharon School offer ?
Sharon School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sharon School part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 983 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 65% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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