For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 71 students in Princeton, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Princeton, CA is Princeton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, CA public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Princeton, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Princeton, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Princeton Elementary Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
428 Norman Rd
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Gr: K-6
Princeton High Community Day (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
473 State St
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, CA include Princeton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Princeton?
1 public elementary schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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