Princeton Charter School

Princeton Charter School is a highly-ranked public charter school in Princeton, New Jersey, serving 424 students from kindergarten through 8th grade. The school consistently performs at the top of the state, ranking 2nd out of 1,342 schools in the 2022-2023 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Princeton Charter School's exceptional academic performance sets it apart, with 100% proficiency in English Language Arts for 6th and 8th grades, and over 90% proficiency in Math for 3rd, 6th, and Algebra I. These results significantly outpace the state averages, which range from 38.2% to 57.1% in ELA and 38.8% to 49.8% in Math. The school has also maintained a consistent ranking among the top 20 elementary schools in New Jersey over the past decade, demonstrating its ability to deliver high-quality education year after year. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.9% to 16.6%, which is lower than the state average.

While Princeton Charter School stands out, the nearby public schools in the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District and Princeton Public School District also demonstrate strong academic performance, with several schools ranking in the top 100 or 200 in the state. This suggests that the Princeton area as a whole has a high-quality public education system, providing families with multiple excellent options for their children's education.