For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 331 students in Princeton, MO (there are 1 private school, serving 8 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Princeton, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, MO are Princeton R-v Elementary School and Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Princeton, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton R-v Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3335
Grades: PK-6
| 170 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1008 E Coleman
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3490
Princeton, MO 64673
(660) 748-3490
Grades: 7-12
| 161 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Princeton, MO?
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, MO include Princeton R-v Elementary School and Princeton R-v Jr.-sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Princeton?
2 public schools are located in Princeton.
What percentage of students in Princeton go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Princeton are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public schools minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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