For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,217 students in Princeton, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 39 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Princeton, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, MN are Princeton High School, Princeton Middle School and Princeton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Princeton, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
807 S 8th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6001
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6704
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6704
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Princeton Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N 7th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6801
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6801
Grades: 3-5
| 686 students
Rank: #44.
Princeton Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1506 1st St
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #55.
Princeton Online Mn
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 8th Ave S
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1506 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-4789
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-4789
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onward Transition Program
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6191
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6191
Grades: 12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
1206 7th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Grades: PK-2
| 656 students
Princeton, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
110 Sixth Avenue North
Princeton, MN 55371
Princeton, MN 55371
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Oak Land Learning Center Princeton (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
625c Main St N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6252
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6252
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Princeton Alternative Services (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
124 Rum River Dr Unit 104-107
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6190
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6190
Grades: 1-12
| 11 students
Princeton Educational Options (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
124 N Rum River Drive
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Princeton Middle Level Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 6-8
| 27 students
Princeton Seat Time Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 552-6262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Princeton, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, MN include Princeton High School, Princeton Middle School and Princeton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Princeton?
9 public schools are located in Princeton.
What percentage of students in Princeton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Princeton are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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