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Princeton Public School District

706 1st St
Princeton, MN 55371-1502
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Princeton Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,291 students in Princeton Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Princeton Public School District 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).
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).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
3,291 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Princeton Public School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#200 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
46%
51%
51%
41%
41%
94%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
89%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,822 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,398 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,822
$17,742
Spending / Student
$13,398
$18,463

Best Princeton Public School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
807 8th Ave S
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 4th Ave N
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 N 7th Ave
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1506 1st St
Princeton, MN 55371
(763) 389-6719
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Credit Recovery
Alternative School
1506 1st Street
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
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
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Onward Transition Program
Special Education School
706 1st Street
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
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
807 8th Ave S
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
Gr: PK-2 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Princeton Public School District?
Princeton Public School District manages 11 public schools serving 3,291 students.
What is the rank of Princeton Public School District?
Princeton Public School District is ranked #210 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton Public School District?
89% of Princeton Public School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Princeton Public School District?
Princeton Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Princeton Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,398 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,291 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 94% (Top 5% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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