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4 schools in Trenton Public Schools

Michigan · 2,582 students · 1 city

4 public K-12 schools, 2,582 students, one district. That is the Trenton Public Schools entry on the numbers, with a mix of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

4-year change in Trenton Public Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,582
+204 (+9%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Trenton Public Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MichiganIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
43.0%#79 of 121N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
2,582#146 of 454#3,677 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
4#288 of 454N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
15.4:1#79 of 452#5,919 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
28.6%#374 of 454#6,762 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
29.1%#166 of 325#4,910 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Trenton Public Schools

Since 2017-18, the 4 district schools that reported both years went from 2,525 to 2,582 students (up 2%) and from 144 to 168 full-time teachers (up 17%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Trenton High SchoolTrentonHigh09-12846
Jesse L Anderson Elementary SchoolTrentonElementaryPK-05617
Boyd W Arthurs Middle SchoolTrentonMiddle06-08578
Richard C Hedke Elem SchoolTrentonElementaryPK-05541

About Trenton Public Schools

Trenton Public Schools operates 4 public schools across Michigan, collectively educateing roughly 2,582 students.

On the school-mix side, Trenton Public Schools consists of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.

On a per-school basis, Trenton Public Schools runs about 646 students per school, 59% higher than the state mean of roughly 406.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,582 students, climbed 9% from the 2,378 reported in SY 2020-21.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Trenton Public Schools discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Trenton Public Schools run?
Trenton Public Schools has 4 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 2,582 students in Michigan.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Trenton Public Schools?
Trenton Public Schools includes 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Trenton Public Schools?
Trenton High School is the largest public school in Trenton Public Schools by enrollment, with approximately 846 students.
What grade levels does Trenton Public Schools serve?
Trenton Public Schools serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 4 schools.