Princeton Public School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 25 Valley Road in Princeton, New Jersey, the Princeton Public School District serves as an active, traditional public school system nestled in a dynamic small-city setting within the greater Trenton-Princeton metropolitan area. Overseeing six operational schools, the district provides a continuous educational pathway for 3,843 students across a comprehensive grade span from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. From early childhood programs serving nearly 200 young learners to a bustling high school environment with over 1,500 secondary students preparing for higher education and future careers, the district remains a focal point of civic and academic life in the community. Families, students, and researchers can readily explore district programs and administrative resources online at princetonk12.org.

Reflecting a rich and diverse community, the district's student body includes significant representation from Asian, Hispanic, Black, and multiracial backgrounds, creating a vibrant, multicultural learning environment. To support this population effectively, the Princeton Public School District maintains an expansive professional workforce totaling approximately 1,585 full-time equivalent staff members. This deep commitment to educational quality is reflected in its instructional core, which features more than 682 full-time equivalent teachers and over 137 instructional aides delivering direct classroom assistance. Backed by a dedicated support staff of roughly 765 administrative, technical, and operational personnel, the district delivers a well-resourced, supportive educational environment designed to foster academic excellence and student success at every level.
6
Total Schools
3,843
Total Students
682.4
Full-Time Teachers
5.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Princeton Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White1,714
Hispanic603
Black232
Asian978
Two or More307
American Indian5
  • White
    1,714 (44.6%)
  • Asian
    978 (25.5%)
  • Hispanic
    603 (15.7%)
  • Two or More
    307 (8.0%)
  • Black
    232 (6.0%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Princeton Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary4
Middle1
High1
Other0
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:6
Students:3,843*
Teachers (FTE):682.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.6
Schools in Princeton Public School District
Found 6 Schools