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Best Princeton Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,583 students in Princeton, NJ. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, NJ are Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Princeton, NJ (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
100 Bunn Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 924-0575
Gr: K-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
58 Riverside Drive
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4260
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Littlebrook School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
39 Magnolia Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4250
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Johnson Park School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4240
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Community Park School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4230
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Princeton Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
217 Walnut Lane
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4270
Gr: 6-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
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Princeton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eddy's School (Closed 2023)
285 Rosedale Road
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 497-2820
Gr: PK-7 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, NJ?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Princeton, NJ include Princeton Charter School, Riverside School and Littlebrook School. Princeton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public elementary schools are located in Princeton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Princeton are often viewed compared to one another?

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