Total enrollment
4,091
-67 (-2%) vs SY 2017-18
7 schools in Princeton
New Jersey · Public K-12
Of all public K-12 schools in New Jersey, 7 sit inside Princeton city limits, with combined enrollment of roughly 4,091 students (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).
7-year change in Princeton
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
43%
was 54%
% Hispanic
15%
was 13%
% Black
6%
was 6%
% Asian
28%
was 21%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
30,756
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
4,091
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
7
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Park School | Elementary | PK-05 | 316 |
| Johnson Park School | Elementary | PK-05 | 360 |
| Littlebrook School | Elementary | PK-05 | 374 |
| Princeton Charter School | Elementary | KG-08 | 423 |
| Princeton High School | High | 09-12 | 1,518 |
| Princeton Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 794 |
| Riverside School | Elementary | PK-05 | 306 |
About Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey is home to 7 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 4,091 students. By school count, it is a medium-population city.
On the school-mix side, the city comprises 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Princeton has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,158 students to 4,091. The White share of public-school enrollment decreased from 54% to 43%.
On allk12, the community for Princeton discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.