6.1public avg / 10

Best Schools in Princeton, Texas

11 schools in the directory · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 1 High · 2 Other

Last updated: October 2026

Public: 11

Districts: 1

Comparable public avg (10): 6.1/10

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The short answer

The top-rated public schools in Princeton are Harper EL (8.7/10), Clark Middle (7.6/10), and Smith EL (6.9/10), among 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored.

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Best value · beats the odds

Harper EL

Rates 8.7/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Princeton public schools in the current comparison.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024

Clark Middle

STAAR proficiency rose +4.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Princeton public schools in the current comparison across the two most recent comparable testing years.

Top-Rated Schools in Princeton

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using public schools that meet the current coverage rules (10 rated schools; 11 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	Harper EL	8.7 / 10	Elementary	+2.6	95th
2	Clark Middle	7.6 / 10	Middle	+1.6	77th
3	Smith EL	6.9 / 10	Elementary	+0.7	60th
4	Lovelady H S	6.7 / 10	Other	+0.7	55th
5	Mayfield EL	6.4 / 10	Elementary	+0.4	48th
6	Lowe EL	5.9 / 10	Elementary	-0.3	36th
7	Princeton H S	5.5 / 10	High	-0.6	28th
8	Southard Middle	5.0 / 10	Middle	-1.2	18th
9	Lacy EL	4.3 / 10	Elementary	-1.8	8th
10	Godwin EL	3.7 / 10	Elementary	-2.2	4th

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About Schools in Princeton, Texas

Princeton, Texas is home to 11 schools, including 11 public schools. The city's schools span 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.

The 10 public schools in this comparison average 6.1 out of 10 on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-scoring public school in this comparison is Harper EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

Princeton is served by 1 school district: PRINCETON ISD. These districts collectively serve 8,688 students.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

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Elementary Schools

6 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Harper EL 696 students · Pre-K–5th	696	Pre-K–5th	8.7
2	Smith EL 670 students · Pre-K–5th	670	Pre-K–5th	6.9
3	Mayfield EL 627 students · Pre-K–5th	627	Pre-K–5th	6.4
4	Lowe EL 706 students · Pre-K–5th	706	Pre-K–5th	5.9
5	Lacy EL 652 students · Pre-K–5th	652	Pre-K–5th	4.3
6	Godwin EL 662 students · Pre-K–5th	662	Pre-K–5th	3.7

Middle Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Clark Middle 505 students · 6th–8th	505	6th–8th	7.6
2	Southard Middle 809 students · 6th–8th	809	6th–8th	5.0

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Princeton H S 1,741 students · 9th–12th	1,741	9th–12th	5.5

Other Schools

2 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Lovelady H S 637 students · 9th–9th	637	9th–9th	6.7
2	Canup Early Childhood 364 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	364	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.1

Schools in Princeton

Princeton, Texas · 11 schools

Schools by Level

State: Texas
Elementary: 6
Middle: 2
High: 1
Other: 2

Resources

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School District

PRINCETON ISD

14 schools · 8,688 students

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Princeton, Texas

How many schools are in Princeton, Texas?

Princeton has 11 schools, including 11 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Princeton, Texas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for 10 public schools meeting this comparison's coverage rules in Princeton is 6.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Princeton, Texas?

The top-ranked school in Princeton on MySchoolScout is Harper EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Princeton, Texas?

The top-ranked elementary school in Princeton on MySchoolScout is Harper EL with a composite score of 8.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Princeton, Texas?

The top-ranked middle school in Princeton on MySchoolScout is Clark Middle with a composite score of 7.6/10.

What is the best high school in Princeton, Texas?

The top-ranked high school in Princeton on MySchoolScout is Princeton H S with a composite score of 5.5/10.

How many school districts serve Princeton, Texas?

Princeton is served by 1 school district: Princeton ISD.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Princeton, Texas?

Among 10 public schools in Princeton that meet this comparison's coverage rules and report a student-teacher ratio, the average is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Princeton, Texas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education sources. Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.