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 Stats (2025)
- 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
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
98%
State avg.: 39%
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
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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Students
Grades: 9-12 | 277 students - miles 175 Leonard Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3075
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 586-3075
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9-12
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Grades: PK-8 | 214 students 4.7 miles 1550 Stuyvesant Ave
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 643-0428
Trenton, NJ 08618
(609) 643-0428
4.7
PK-8
214
Grades: PK-12 | 953 students 10 miles 650 Great Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6700
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PK-12
953
Grades: PK-12 | 369 students 10.9 miles 75 Mapleton Road, Building 2
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-6111
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School Reviews
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