Princeton Charter School
Princeton Charter School serves 400 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Princeton Charter School placed in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 57%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Princeton Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Princeton Charter School's student population of 400 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Princeton Charter School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,221 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Princeton Charter School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 2221 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
92%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
35%
10%
Hispanic
4%
29%
Black
4%
15%
White
48%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
2%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
School Reviews
1 2/3/2022
The school prioritizes academic performance over social skill development. The administration bypasses standard protocols to ensure students have a safe environment free of bullying and negative peer behavior. Emphasis on scores, both standard and reported, drives day-to-day focus. A loophole in the admissions lottery enables families to apply from international locations which has influenced the enrollment and community dynamic of the school.
5 2/21/2019
I am a new parent at PCS with two children enrolled. This school has been a wonderful environment for my children to thrive in. The teachers are all so wonderful and caring. Yes, it is an academically challenging school, providing fantastic opportunities to students who are ready to take the next step. The school is very supportive to all students. We love the close knit community this school offers. The smaller class size provides more individualized instruction that has been very beneficial. A truly wonderful school!
2 9/1/2015
Now looking back after graduating high school, I feel this school had a negative impact, if any impact whatsoever to my overall education. The teachers were either nice people with terrible teaching skills or plain terrible all around. Throughout my three years at the school, I was bullied to the point that I did not want to come to school in fear of what I would face.Even after telling the guidance counselor and principal multiple times, nothing was ever done. School used to be enjoyable for me, but PCS changed that. Hopefully, I never have to set foot on those grounds again.
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