For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,518 students in Princeton, NJ. The top-ranked public high school in Princeton, NJ is Princeton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, NJ public high school have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of New Jersey public high schools.
Princeton, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Princeton High School, with 80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Princeton, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Princeton High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
151 Moore Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Princeton, NJ 08540
(609) 806-4280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Princeton, NJ?
The top-ranked public high schools in Princeton, NJ include Princeton High School. Princeton has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Jersey.
How many public high schools are located in Princeton?
1 public high schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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