For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,583 students in 08540, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 08540 have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in 08540, NJ have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best 08540, NJ Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Grades: K-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Littlebrook School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson Park School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Community Park School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 780 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 elementary schools in 08540, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 08540, NJ include Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 08540?
6 public elementary schools are located in 08540.
What is the racial composition of students in 08540?
08540 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
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