Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Hamilton, NJ
177 Leonard Ave, Hamilton, NJ 08610
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Serving families in Hamilton since at least 2011
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School is an independent Catholic school in Hamilton, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 226 students and around 14 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Trenton. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 226
- Teachers
- 16.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 13.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 119 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Independent Catholic school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Trenton
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 62% of Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 120 Catholic elementary schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
- National Association for the Education of Young Children
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Questions about Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School
What grades does Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School serve?
Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School?
About 226 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Trenton Catholic Preparatory Academy Lower School?
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