Very Good
#495 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 20% in state
Community Park School
Elementary School · Princeton Public School District · Princeton, NJ
A Princeton Public School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
372 WITHERSPOON STREET, Princeton, NJ 08540
- Math 68% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Community Park School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Community Park School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Bike 87Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated765/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Princeton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$169,898
Median home value
$723,400
Median rent
$2,083/mo
College educated
82.4%
Homeownership
63.4%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08540; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| Johnson Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 8.4private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Littlebrook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 383 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Princeton Public School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $30,034NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Community Park School is listed in Princeton Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Community Park School
Community Park School is a public elementary school in Princeton, NJ, part of Princeton Public School District, serving approximately 295 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Community Park School
What grades does Community Park School serve?
Community Park School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Community Park School?
Community Park School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Park School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Community Park School rank in NJ?
Community Park School ranks #495 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Community Park School's MySchoolScout rating?
Community Park School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Community Park School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Community Park School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Community Park School a charter school?
No, Community Park School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Community Park School a Title I school?
No, Community Park School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Community Park School?
15.9% of students at Community Park School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (609) 806-4230
- Area population (ZIP 08540)
- 49,499
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08540; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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