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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2021
Colors
White, Royal blue
School Calendar
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.: 11:1
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.: 82%
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 78%.
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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Quick Facts
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper
(Catholic)
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
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper
(Catholic)
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
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
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper
(Catholic)
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
The Newgrange School
Special Education School
526 S Olden Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 92 students
817 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-1314
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-1314
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 46 students
3800 E State Street Extension
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
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(Baptist)
2111 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 585-3353
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 585-3353
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy-upper
(Catholic)
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
The Newgrange School
Special Education School
526 S Olden Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 92 students
87 Pearson Dr
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 888-0101
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 888-0101
2.3 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students
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Special Program Emphasis (Catholic)
137 North Broad Street
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
Trenton, NJ 08609
(609) 960-2004
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
601 Lawrence Rd
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-7900
Lawrence Township, NJ 08648
(609) 882-7900
2.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 65 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Newgrange School
Special Education School
526 S Olden Ave
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
Trenton, NJ 08629
(609) 584-1800
0.8 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 92 students
817 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-1314
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-1314
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 46 students
3800 E State Street Extension
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
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(Baptist)
2111 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 585-3353
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 585-3353
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6
St. Raphael School
(Catholic)
151 Gropp Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-7733
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-7733
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
817 Whitehorse Hamilton Square Rd
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-1314
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-1314
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 46 students
3800 E State Street Extension
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
Trenton, NJ 08619
(609) 587-4140
1.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 248 students
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(Baptist)
2111 Kuser Road
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 585-3353
Trenton, NJ 08690
(609) 585-3353
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 6
St. Raphael School
(Catholic)
151 Gropp Ave
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-7733
Trenton, NJ 08610
(609) 585-7733
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 186 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 1
Hamilton Health Place KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
4 Hamilton Health Place
Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
(609) 890-1442
Hamilton Township, NJ 08690
(609) 890-1442
2.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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A.e. Burling High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50%)
3600 Harris Avenue
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
Pennsauken, NJ 08110
(856) 662-8505
9321.1 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Thomas H. Dudley Family School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2250 Berwick Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-0636
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 365-0636
9321.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 549 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Veterans Memorial Family School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N 26th Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5090
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5090
9321.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Camden County Technical School-pennsauken
Vocational School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6008 Browning Road
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1040
Merchantville, NJ 08109
(856) 663-1040
9321.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 786 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Eastside High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Federal Street
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5300
Camden, NJ 08105
(856) 966-5300
9321.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 512 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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