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Best Schools in 08542, NJ
08542, NJ has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,232 students. On average they score 68% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in 08542 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 08542, NJ
The top high schools in 08542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Princeton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
Best Middle Schools in 08542, NJ
The top middle schools in 08542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Princeton Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 08542, NJ
The top elementary schools in 08542, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Riverside School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
2. Community Park School
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Projected Test Scores
Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
3. St Paul School Of Princeton
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Projected Test Scores
St Paul School Of Princeton • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 305 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 08542, NJ
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
08542, NJ has a total population of 3,506 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 79% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 08542, NJ
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 08542, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
51.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
48.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 08542, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 08542, NJ.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 08542, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 08542, NJ
How many schools are in 08542, NJ?
08542, NJ has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,232 students in total.
How do schools in 08542 perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in 08542 score 68% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in 08542 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 08542?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 62%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 68%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations