Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy is a Catholic school in Trenton, in Mercer County, in the U.S.
state of New Jersey. It serves students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grades and formerly operated under the auspices of the Diocese of Trenton.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2021
Colors
White, Royal blue
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Campus Size
62 acres (250,000 m2)
Student Body
Total Students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,400 (2022-23 for upper school)
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 81%
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School?
The acceptance rate of Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 77%.
Who are famous alumni from Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School?
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
What is Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School's ranking?
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School?
The application deadline for Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Newgrange School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Montessori School Of Hamilton (1.7 miles away)
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Location
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Quick Facts
175 Leonard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3075
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3075
- miles
Gr: 9-12 | 277 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
1550 Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 643-0428
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 643-0428
4.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students
650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
10 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 972 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
75 Mapleton Road, Building 2
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
School Reviews
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