Princeton Public School District

706 1st St
Princeton, MN 55371-1502
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Princeton Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,234 students in Princeton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Princeton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
3,234 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
188 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Princeton Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MN)
#207 out of 516 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Princeton Public   School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
41%
45%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Princeton Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
53%
53%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Princeton Public   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Princeton Public   School District and public school graduation rate of MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.57
# American Indian Students
16 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
30 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
1%
7%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
10%
# Black Students
15 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
n/a
12%
# White Students
2,961 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
92%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
108 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
65
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
222
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
244
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
196
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
241
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
257
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
222
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
234
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
251
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
250
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
276
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
253
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
266
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
257
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,065 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,634 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$15,547 MM
This chart display total revenue of Princeton Public   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$44 MM
$16,179 MM
This chart display total spending of Princeton Public   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$14,065
$17,887
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Princeton Public   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,634
$18,614
This chart display average spending per public school student in Princeton Public   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MN by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Princeton Public School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
807 S 8th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 951 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6704
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #33.
Princeton Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 N 7th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6801
Grades: 3-5
| 720 students
Rank: #44.
Princeton Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1506 1st St
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Rank: #55.
Princeton Online Mn
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
807 8th Ave S
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: n/an/a
Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1506 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-4789
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onward Transition Program
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6191
Grades: 12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
1206 7th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Grades: K-2
| 662 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Princeton Public School District?
Princeton Public School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,234 students.
What is the rank of Princeton Public School District?
Princeton Public School District is ranked #206 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton Public School District?
92% of Princeton Public School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Princeton Public School District?
Princeton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Princeton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,634 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,234 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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