For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,291 students in Princeton, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 21 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Princeton, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Princeton, MN are Princeton High School, Princeton Middle School and Princeton Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Princeton, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
807 8th Ave S
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6001
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6001
Gr: 9-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 4th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6704
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6704
Gr: 6-8 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Princeton Intermediate School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1202 N 7th Ave
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6801
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6801
Gr: 3-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Princeton Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1506 1st St
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Princeton Online Mn
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 8th Ave S
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1506 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-4789
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-4789
Gr: PK | 100 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
M Health Fairview C&t
Alternative School
911 Northland Dr
Princeton, MN 55371
(612) 313-8871
Princeton, MN 55371
(612) 313-8871
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onward Transition Program
Special Education School
706 1st Street
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6191
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6191
Gr: 12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
807 8th Ave S
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
807 8th Ave S
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6069
Gr: K-5 | 53 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: n/an/a
1206 7th Ave N
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6901
Gr: PK-2 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Princeton, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in Princeton, MN include Princeton High School, Princeton Middle School and Princeton Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Princeton?
12 public schools are located in Princeton.
What percentage of students in Princeton go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Princeton are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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