Princeton Charter School
Tel:
(609) 924-0575
Princeton Charter School serves 400 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Princeton Charter School placed in the top 1% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 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 Placements
Princeton Charter School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Princeton Charter School's student population of 400 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2004) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 400 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Princeton Charter School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,239 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #22 out of 2239 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 91% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Princeton Charter School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Princeton Charter School is Princeton High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is John Witherspoon Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Princeton John Witherspoon Middle School Math: 74% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 719 students10
0.7 miles
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270 0.7 6-8 719 - Princeton Community Park School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 376 students10
0.8 miles
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230 0.8 PK-5 376 - Princeton Princeton High School Math: 48% | Reading: 76%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,610 student10
0.9 miles
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280 0.9 9-12 1,610 - Princeton Littlebrook School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 358 students10
1.1 miles
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250 1.1 PK-5 358 - Princeton Riverside School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 304 students10
1.5 miles
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260 1.5 PK-5 304
School Reviews
| 5 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! - Posted by Parent - PCS Parent2018 |
| 2 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - firef |
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