Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School

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 (2025-26)

  • 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
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.: 40%
Students by Grade
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School Student 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
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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • 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)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Mercer County, NJ is $31,711 for elementary schools and $41,465 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Mercer County, NJ is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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