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11 schools in Princeton City

Ohio · 5,927 students · 1 city

Public K-12 education in Princeton City reaches 5,927 students across 11 schools (8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

4-year change in Princeton City

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
5,927
+124 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Princeton City ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn OhioIn the US
State test proficiency
ranked highest first
61.1%#204 of 223N/A
Enrollment
ranked largest first
5,927#44 of 584#1,598 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
11#35 of 584N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
16.7:1#285 of 579#6,959 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
66.7%#67 of 387#2,185 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
69.8%#13 of 422#432 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Princeton City

State test results across the district's 7 scored schools run from Springdale Elementary School at 76.8% proficient to Princeton Community Middle School at 52.9%, a gap of 23.9 points. That is the 16th widest gap among 101 Ohio districts with four or more scored schools.

Since 2017-18, the 10 district schools that reported both years went from 5,936 to 5,667 students (down 5%) and from 315 to 345 full-time teachers (up 10%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Princeton City

As a low-population district in Ohio, Princeton City teaches 5,927 students across 11 schools.

In terms of grade levels, Princeton City spans 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

Average enrollment per school in Princeton City is about 539, higher than the Ohio average of roughly 469.

Looking at the last 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Princeton City has remained close to its prior level since SY 2020-21, moving from about 5,803 students to 5,927.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Princeton City discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools does Princeton City run?
Princeton City has 11 public schools with a combined enrollment of about 5,927 students in Ohio.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Princeton City?
Princeton City includes 8 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
What is the largest school in Princeton City?
Princeton High School is the largest public school in Princeton City by enrollment, with approximately 1,619 students.
What grade levels does Princeton City serve?
Princeton City serves students from pre-K through grade 12 across 11 schools.