Princeton Charter School
Charter School
423 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Princeton Charter School (PCS), located at 100 Bunn Drive in Princeton, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1997, the school operates independently of the local district but receives public funding, admitting students through a blind lottery system. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which places a heavy emphasis on core subjects such as mathematics, literature, and the sciences, often utilizing a traditional, content-rich curriculum designed to foster high levels of student achievement.
Beyond its academic focus, Princeton Charter School is distinguished by its small class sizes and a structured learning environment that encourages close interaction between faculty and students. The school prioritizes a community-centered approach, involving parents and guardians in the educational process to support a disciplined and focused culture. By maintaining high expectations and a specific pedagogical philosophy, PCS has established itself as a prominent educational option for families in the Princeton area looking for a specialized alternative to the traditional public school setting.
Beyond its academic focus, Princeton Charter School is distinguished by its small class sizes and a structured learning environment that encourages close interaction between faculty and students. The school prioritizes a community-centered approach, involving parents and guardians in the educational process to support a disciplined and focused culture. By maintaining high expectations and a specific pedagogical philosophy, PCS has established itself as a prominent educational option for families in the Princeton area looking for a specialized alternative to the traditional public school setting.
423
Total Students
40.0
Full-Time Teachers
10.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 112 |
| Hispanic | 24 |
| Black | 15 |
| Asian | 217 |
| Two or More | 54 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Asian217 (51.3%)
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White112 (26.5%)
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Two or More54 (12.8%)
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Hispanic24 (5.7%)
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Black15 (3.5%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Princeton Charter School |
| Phone: | (609)924-0575 |
| Website: | http://princetoncharter.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 423 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 40.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 10.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 30 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 3 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
40
Grade 1
42
Grade 2
44
Grade 3
48
Grade 4
50
Grade 5
50
Grade 6
50
Grade 7
50
Grade 8
49
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 40 |
| Grade 1 | 42 |
| Grade 2 | 44 |
| Grade 3 | 48 |
| Grade 4 | 50 |
| Grade 5 | 50 |
| Grade 6 | 50 |
| Grade 7 | 50 |
| Grade 8 | 49 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 217 | 51.3% |
| Male | 206 | 48.7% |
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