Best Schools in Princeton, NJ
Princeton, NJ has a total of 49 schools including 15 high schools, 10 middle schools and 24 elementary schools. A total of 33,722 students attend Princeton, NJ schools. On average, schools in Princeton score 51% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Princeton meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Princeton, NJ
Princeton, NJ has 15 high schools with 15,303 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Princeton score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 52% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Princeton exceed expectations.
1. West Windsor-plainsboro High School North
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1486 Students
2. West Windsor-plainsboro High School South
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1630 Students
3. Princeton High School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1532 Students
4. Montgomery High School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1603 Students
5. Hillsborough High School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2368 Students
6. Hopewell Valley Central High School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1079 Students
7. South Brunswick High School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2786 Students
8. Lawrence High School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1207 Students
Best Middle Schools in Princeton, NJ
Princeton, NJ has 10 middle schools with 8,951 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Princeton score 48% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Princeton meet expectations.
1. Community Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
2. Montgomery Upper Middle School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students
3. Montgomery Lower Middle School
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Montgomery Township School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 738 Students
4. Thomas R Grover Middle School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1197 Students
5. Princeton Middle School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
6. Timberlane Middle School
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Hopewell Valley Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 780 Students
7. Crossroads North Middle School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 917 Students
8. Crossroads South Middle School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 987 Students
9. Lawrence Intermediate School
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Lawrence Township Public School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 797 Students
10. North Brunswick Twp. Middle School
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North Brunswick Township School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 858 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Princeton, NJ
Princeton, NJ has 24 elementary schools with 9,468 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Princeton score 50% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Princeton meet expectations.
1. Princeton Charter School
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Princeton Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 424 Students
2. Dutch Neck Elementary School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 674 Students
3. Littlebrook School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 387 Students
4. Maurice Hawk Elementary School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 758 Students
5. Monmouth Junction Elementary School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 279 Students
6. Millstone River School
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West Windsor-plainsboro Regional School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 831 Students
7. Riverside School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 293 Students
8. Woods Road Elementary School
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Hillsborough Township Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 375 Students
9. Community Park School
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Princeton Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 286 Students
10. Cambridge Elementary School
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South Brunswick School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 410 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Princeton, NJ
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Princeton, NJ has a total population of 51,794 with 38% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 83% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Princeton, 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 Princeton, NJ.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.01 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
16.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Princeton, NJ.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Princeton, NJ.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Princeton, NJ Internet Health Assessment.
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