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5.5 avg / 10

Princeton City School District

School District · Cincinnati, Ohio

Students: 5,940
Teachers (FTE): 365

Avg Rating

5.5

out of 10

Schools

11

8 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,637

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.3:1

How this district compares

Ohio rank

#518 of 613

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Ohio avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,637

+$1,980 vs Ohio median

District size

5,940 students

Much larger than Ohio median

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 5.5/10, Princeton City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Princeton High School, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Princeton City students show an average math proficiency of 48.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.7%.

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

Math Proficiency 48.2%
School
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ELA Proficiency 50.7%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Princeton City with test data.

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 5.5/10. 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?

Princeton High School is the highest-rated school in Princeton City with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Princeton City?

Across schools in Princeton City with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.7%. 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 5.5/10 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.5/10
Math Proficiency
48.2%
ELA Proficiency
50.7%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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