For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,917 students in Princeton, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 209 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Princeton, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
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 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), 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 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Princeton, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Community High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Princeton Comm Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1104 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1221
Gr: 3-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Princeton Community Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1106 N Embree St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
813 West Archer Road
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Gr: K-2 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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?
4 public schools are located in Princeton.
What percentage of students in Princeton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Princeton are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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