Top Rankings
Princeton Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,641 students in Princeton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in Princeton Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
3,641 Students
1,339,860 Students
# Teachers
346 Teachers
115,689 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Princeton Public School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 648 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
47%
Graduation Rate
96%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,422 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
798 Students
138,661 Students
% Asian Students
22%
10%
# Hispanic Students
570 Students
423,348 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
32%
# Black Students
218 Students
196,542 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
1,768 Students
536,279 Students
% White Students
48%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,962 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
285 Students
37,132 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
43,886
# Students in K Grade:
188
86,189
# Students in 1st Grade:
184
88,385
# Students in 2nd Grade:
197
90,397
# Students in 3rd Grade:
209
91,186
# Students in 4th Grade:
239
92,179
# Students in 5th Grade:
227
93,667
# Students in 6th Grade:
247
95,200
# Students in 7th Grade:
289
98,764
# Students in 8th Grade:
260
100,169
# Students in 9th Grade:
401
107,364
# Students in 10th Grade:
356
100,102
# Students in 11th Grade:
375
98,448
# Students in 12th Grade:
400
98,516
# Ungraded Students:
40
55,408
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,546 is higher than the state median of $27,348. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $34,238 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$125 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,546
$27,348
Spending / Student
$34,238
$26,228
Best Princeton Public School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Princeton Public School District?
Princeton Public School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,641 students.
What is the rank of Princeton Public School District?
Princeton Public School District is ranked #54 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton Public School District?
48% of Princeton Public School District students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Princeton Public School District?
Princeton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is Princeton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $34,238 is higher than the state median of $26,228. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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