For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,063 students in 08540, NJ (there are 20 private schools, serving 4,004 private students). 50% 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, Littlebrook School and Riverside 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 54% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 08540, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08540, NJ Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Grades: K-8
| 422 students
Rank: #22.
Littlebrook School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #44.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #55.
Princeton High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Grades: 9-12
| 1,534 students
Rank: #66.
Community Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 328 students
Rank: #77.
Johnson Park School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
08540, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Grades: PK-7
| 353 students
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, Littlebrook School and Riverside School.
How many public schools are located in 08540, NJ?
7 public schools are located in 08540, NJ.
What percentage of students in 08540, NJ go to public school?
50% of all K-12 students in 08540, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 08540, NJ?
08540, NJ public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
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