For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,864 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 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 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Princeton, IN (2026-27)
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 | 580 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 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
813 West Archer Road
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-4772
Gr: K-2 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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