For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 117 students in Princeton, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, CA are Princeton Elementary School and Princeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Princeton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
428 Norman Rd.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Landing High School
Alternative School
473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Princeton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Princeton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
428 Norman Rd
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Princeton High Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
473 State St
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Princeton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, CA include Princeton Elementary School and Princeton High School.
How many public schools are located in Princeton?
3 public schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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