For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,091 students in 08540, NJ (there are 21 private schools, serving 3,921 private students). 51% of all K-12 students in 08540, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in 08540, NJ are Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 08540 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 08540, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08540, NJ Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Gr: K-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #33.
Littlebrook School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Johnson Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Community Park School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Princeton High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
08540, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Gr: PK-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 08540, NJ?
The top-ranked public schools in 08540, NJ include Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School.
How many public schools are located in 08540?
7 public schools are located in 08540.
What percentage of students in 08540 go to public school?
51% of all K-12 students in 08540 are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08540?
08540 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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