Serving 409 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Johnson Park School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 409 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Johnson Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Johnson Park School's student population of 409 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
409 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Johnson Park School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Johnson Park School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
10%
Hispanic
23%
33%
Black
8%
15%
White
39%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Johnson Park School's ranking?
Johnson Park School is ranked #240 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Johnson Park School often compared to?
Johnson Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlebrook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Johnson Park School?
409 students attend Johnson Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Johnson Park School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Johnson Park School?
Johnson Park School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Johnson Park School offer ?
Johnson Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Johnson Park School part of?
Johnson Park School is part of Princeton Public School District.
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