For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,615 students in Princeton, NJ. The top ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, NJ are Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Princeton, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Grades: K-8
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Littlebrook School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Johnson Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #55.
Community Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #66.
Princeton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Grades: 6-8
| 816 students
Princeton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Grades: PK-7
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, NJ include Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School. Princeton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public elementary schools are located in Princeton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Princeton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Princeton include: Riverside School vs. Littlebrook School, Johnson Park School vs. Littlebrook School, Littlebrook School vs. Riverside School
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