Mercer County

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s New Jersey’s capital county, Mercer County is a center for commerce and culture in the Garden State. Located midway between New York City and Philadelphia in New Jersey’s center, Mercer County’s 13 municipalities are home to more than 350,000 people in 226 square miles in the heart of region with 10% of the US population all within a 75-mile radius.
The transportation infrastructure in Mercer County is also excellent. Key corridors along the New Jersey Turnpike in Mercer County are considered the most lucrative commerce centers in the state. In addition, Interstates 95, 195 and 295, as well as state highways routes 1, 29, 31 and 130 make Mercer County more attractive. Mercer County also offers access to commuter rail services, a light rail system and the Trenton-Mercer Airport.

With a highly skilled and educated labor pool we’re also home to Princeton University, Rider University, The College of New Jersey, Thomas Edison State College and Mercer County Community College. The county holds some of the states greatest cultural and historic sites with Revolutionary War battle sites in Trenton and Princeton. Recreation and entertainment are abundant with first-class parks, four public golf courses, the Trenton Devils professional hockey team and the New York Yankees AA-affiliate, Trenton Thunder at Waterfront Park. Sun National Bank Center is ranked among the best performing venues of its size in the world. To learn more about Mercer County Click Here

 

Mercer County Education Information
Among the leading educational facilities in Mercer County are Princeton University, The College of New Jersey (formerly Trenton State College), Rider University, Mercer County Community College and Thomas Edison State College. These institutions and several of the larger public districts offer extensive opportunities for adult and continuing education. Preparatory schools include the nationally renown Lawrenceville School, The Hun School of Princeton and The Peddie School in Hightstown. Mercer County is home to nine public school districts, comprising 94 schools, employing 3,597 teachers for and enrollment of 50,029 students. (QED State School Guide: New Jersey 1996 – 1997). These districts vary greatly in terms of resources and records, with very high state rankings for West Windsor, where 94.9% of student passed the High School Proficiency Test (HSPT) and problem areas targeted by the state in Trenton, where 26.8% of students passed the HSPT. Most districts are now offering a full day Kindergarten, a major benefit to working families.

 

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