Best Public Schools in Princeton, NC (2026)

Best Princeton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,808 students in Princeton, NC.

The top-ranked public schools in Princeton, NC are Princeton High School and Princeton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Princeton, NC public schools have an score of 63% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and score of 51% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public schools.

Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Princeton, NC (2026)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Princeton High School

(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
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101 Dr Donnie H Jones Jr Blvd
Princeton, NC 27569
(919) 936-5011

Gr: 6-12 | 1,021 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

Princeton Elementary School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
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650 Holt's Pond Rd
Princeton, NC 27569
(919) 936-0755

Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Princeton, NC?

The top-ranked public schools in Princeton, NC include Princeton High School and Princeton Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Princeton?

2 public schools are located in Princeton.

What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?

Princeton public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).