For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,921 students in Princeton, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 238 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Princeton, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, IN are Princeton Community High School, Princeton Comm Intermediate School and Princeton Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Princeton, IN (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Community High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 N Main St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2591
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2591
Grades: 9-12
| 596 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1104 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Grades: K-5
| 426 students
Rank: #33.
Princeton Community Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: n/an/a
813 West Archer Road
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Grades: PK-2
| 437 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Princeton, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, IN include Princeton Community High School, Princeton Comm Intermediate School and Princeton Community Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Princeton, IN?
4 public schools are located in Princeton, IN.
What percentage of students in Princeton, IN go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Princeton, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton, IN?
Princeton, IN public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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