Serving 360 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson Park School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Johnson Park School serves a central area in Princeton, NJ, covering approximately 11.5 square miles, with a typical drive to the school taking about 5-10 minutes and an average distance of 2.6 miles to the edge of the attendance zone, extending up to 4.4 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Johnson Park School's student population of 360 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Live to Learn, Learn to Live
School Rankings
Johnson Park School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Park School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#213 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
24%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
16.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson Park School's ranking?
Johnson Park School is ranked #213 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Johnson Park School often compared to?
Johnson Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlebrook School, Community Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Johnson Park School?
360 students attend Johnson Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Johnson Park School students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Johnson Park School?
Johnson Park School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Johnson Park School offer ?
Johnson Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Johnson Park School part of?
Johnson Park School is part of Princeton Public School District.
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