Excellent
#26 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 5% of private schools
French American School of Princeton
Elementary School · Princeton, NJ
A private elementary school in Princeton, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
75 MAPLETON RD UNIT 4, Princeton, NJ 08540
- 6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where French American School of Princeton sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated765/100K
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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.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Littlebrook SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| Yinghua International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 77 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
French American School of Princeton is listed in Princeton, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About French American School of Princeton
French American School of Princeton is a private elementary school in Princeton, NJ, serving approximately 108 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about French American School of Princeton
What grades does French American School of Princeton serve?
French American School of Princeton serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend French American School of Princeton?
French American School of Princeton has an enrollment of approximately 108 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at French American School of Princeton?
The student-teacher ratio at French American School of Princeton is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does French American School of Princeton rank in NJ?
French American School of Princeton ranks #26 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is French American School of Princeton's MySchoolScout rating?
French American School of Princeton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is French American School of Princeton a private school?
Yes, French American School of Princeton is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is French American School of Princeton a religious school?
No, French American School of Princeton is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 108
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 190 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Middlesex County
- Phone
- (609) 430-3001
- 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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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