Princeton City School District
School District · Cincinnati, Ohio
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
11
8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,637
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Evaluating Princeton City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Princeton City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Woodlawn Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Evendale Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Springdale Elementary School
Cincinnati · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#376 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,637
+$1,980 vs Ohio median
District size
5,940 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Princeton City ranks #376 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Princeton City's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 11 schools. Its top-rated schools are Woodlawn Elementary School (8.7/10), Evendale Elementary School (8.5/10), and Springdale Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Princeton City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (11 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woodlawn Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Evendale Elementary School | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Springdale Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Heritage Hill Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Sharonville Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Lincoln Heights Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Glendale Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Stewart Elementary School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Princeton Innovation Center | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Princeton High School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Princeton City
Princeton City is a Cincinnati, Ohio school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 5,940 students with a student-teacher ratio of 16.3:1. The district invests $16,637 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Princeton City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Woodlawn Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Princeton City students show an average math proficiency of 60.6% and ELA proficiency of 62.8%.
The district includes 8 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Princeton City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Princeton City with test data.
Schools in Princeton City
11 schools Elementary Schools 8
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Cincinnati
- Total Enrollment
- 5,940
- Teachers (FTE)
- 365
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Princeton City?
Princeton City has 11 schools in total — 8 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Princeton City?
The average composite rating for Princeton City is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Princeton City?
Princeton City spends $16,637 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Princeton City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Princeton City is 16.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Princeton City?
Woodlawn Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Princeton City with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Princeton City?
Across schools in Princeton City with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Princeton City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Princeton City has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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