Princeton Public School District
3,843 Students
6 Schools
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 1,714 |
| Hispanic | 603 |
| Black | 232 |
| Asian | 978 |
| Two or More | 307 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White1,714 (44.6%)
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Asian978 (25.5%)
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Hispanic603 (15.7%)
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Two or More307 (8.0%)
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Black232 (6.0%)
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American Indian5 (0.1%)
School Levels
School Levels Data Table
| School Level | School Count |
|---|---|
| Elementary | 4 |
| Middle | 1 |
| High | 1 |
| Other | 0 |
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
316 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
360 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
374 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
1,518 Students
High School 9th - 12th
794 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
306 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th