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5 schools in Princeton

Illinois · Public K-12

Princeton, Illinois has 5 public K-12 schools in service today, teaching roughly 1,570 students (an average of 314 per campus).

7-year change in Princeton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,570
-91 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
7%
was 5%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Douglas Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-KG217
Jefferson Elem SchoolElementaryKG-03220
Lincoln Elem SchoolElementary03-04211
Logan Jr High SchoolMiddle05-08443
Princeton High SchoolHigh09-12479

About Princeton

Princeton, Illinois is home to 5 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,570 students. By school count, it is a low-population city.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city comprises 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Average school size in Princeton is around 314 students, 35% noticeably below the Illinois average of about 480.

Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in Princeton has shrank 5% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,661 students to 1,570.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Princeton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Princeton?
Princeton, Illinois has 5 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,570 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Princeton?
Princeton has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Princeton?
Princeton High School is the largest public school in Princeton by enrollment, with approximately 479 students.
What school districts serve Princeton?
Princeton is served by 2 public school districts, including Princeton ESD 115, Princeton HSD 500.
What grade levels do public schools in Princeton cover?
Public schools in Princeton serve students from pre-K through grade 12.