Public schools in Hamilton, NJ
27 open public schools with an address in Hamilton, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
27
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,193
27 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.3:1
New Jersey median 11.2:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Hamilton public schools
The federal directory lists 27 public schools in Hamilton, NJ: 18 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. The 27 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,193 students, an average of 489 per school. The largest campus is Hamilton East - Steinert (1,437 students), and the largest elementary school is George E. Wilson Elementary School (545).
Hamilton Township Public School District operates the most schools here (23), and 2 regular districts have at least one Hamilton campus, plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 12.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 11.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 54% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hamilton
Elementary schools in Hamilton
18| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 302 | 12:1 | |
| George E. Wilson Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 545 | 14.3:1 | |
| Greenwood Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 270 | 13.6:1 | |
| Joseph F. Cappello School Mercer County Special Services School District · Special Education School | PK–03 | 97 | 7.2:1 | |
| Kisthardt Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 250 | 11.9:1 | |
| Klockner Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 284 | 14.1:1 | |
| Kuser Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 512 | 13.4:1 | |
| Lalor Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 351 | 12.8:1 | |
| Langtree Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 339 | 12.2:1 | |
| McGalliard Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 294 | 12.3:1 | |
| Mercerville Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 350 | 12.5:1 | |
| Morgan Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 285 | 9.6:1 | |
| Robinson Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 387 | 11.9:1 | |
| Sayen Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 254 | 11.9:1 | |
| Sunnybrae Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | KG–05 | 278 | 11.1:1 | |
| University Heights Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 308 | 9.7:1 | |
| Yardville Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 312 | 14.2:1 | |
| Yardville Heights Elementary School Hamilton Township Public School District | PK–05 | 251 | 10.8:1 |
Middle schools in Hamilton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albert E Grice Middle School Hamilton Township Public School District | 06–08 | 991 | 12.7:1 | |
| Emily C. Reynolds Middle School Hamilton Township Public School District | 06–08 | 966 | 13.7:1 | |
| Mercer Elementary School Mercer County Special Services School District · Special Education School | 02–08 | 141 | 6.4:1 | |
| Richard C Crockett Middle School Hamilton Township Public School District | 06–08 | 834 | 11.2:1 |
High schools in Hamilton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton East - Steinert Hamilton Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,437 | 13.8:1 | |
| Hamilton North - Nottingham Hamilton Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,147 | 12.9:1 | |
| Hamilton West-Watson Hamilton Township Public School District | 09–12 | 1,408 | 13.9:1 | |
| Mercer High School Mercer County Special Services School District · Special Education School | 09–12 | 200 | 6.1:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hamilton
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Charter School Thrive Charter School · Charter | KG–12 | 400 | 100:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White30.5%
- Hispanic43.9%
- Black18.5%
- Asian3.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 27 Hamilton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,193 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hamilton
How many public schools are in Hamilton, NJ?
The current NCES directory lists 27 open public schools with a location address in Hamilton: 18 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 13,193 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hamilton?
Schools with an address in Hamilton belong to 3 education agencies, led by Hamilton Township Public School District (23 schools), Mercer County Special Services School District (3 schools), Thrive Charter School (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hamilton?
Hamilton East - Steinert reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hamilton, with 1,437 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hamilton?
Yes. 1 of the 27 public schools in Hamilton are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Thrive Charter School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hamilton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hamilton public schools is 12.3:1, higher than the New Jersey school median of 11.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hamilton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Jersey cities