Excellent
#12 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 2% of private schools
Princeton Friends School
Elementary School · Princeton, NJ
A private elementary school in Princeton, NJ serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
470 QUAKER RD, Princeton, NJ 08540
- 3.9:1 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 Princeton Friends 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 186 | Compare → |
| Johnson Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 388 | Compare → |
| Princeton JR SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–6 | 1.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Community Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 295 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Princeton Friends School is listed in Princeton, NJ; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Princeton Friends School
Princeton Friends School is a private elementary school in Princeton, NJ, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 534 private schools in NJ.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Princeton Friends School
What grades does Princeton Friends School serve?
Princeton Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Princeton Friends School?
Princeton Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Princeton Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Princeton Friends School is 3.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Princeton Friends School rank in NJ?
Princeton Friends School ranks #12 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is Princeton Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Princeton Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Princeton Friends School a private school?
Yes, Princeton Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Princeton Friends School a religious school?
Princeton Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 95
- Gender Split
- 62% M / 38% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 683-1194
- 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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