Excellent
#12 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 2% of private schools
Princeton Friends School
Elementary School
470 QUAKER RD, Princeton, NJ 08540
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher
3.9:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#12 of 534
In Princeton
#2 of 13
public schools
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About Princeton Friends School
Princeton Friends School is a private elementary school in Princeton, NJ. Princeton Friends School serves approximately 95 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 3.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Princeton Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #12 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- NJ avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 95 students, Princeton Friends School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 3.9:1 students to teachers, Princeton Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Princeton Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Princeton Friends School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Princeton, NJ
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Princeton Friends School (this school) | 8.2 |
| Johnson Park School | 6.4 |
| Community Park School | 7.8 |
| Princeton Middle School | 8.4 |
| Riverside School | 6.7 |
| Princeton Charter School | 7.6 |
| Littlebrook School | 6.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
470 QUAKER RD, Princeton, NJ 08540
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Princeton Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Maurice Hawk Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby West Windsor), which scores slightly higher. Another option is CHAPIN SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 1.3 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PRINCETON ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART (rated 7.9/10, 3.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Princeton, see our Princeton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CHAPIN SCHOOL Princeton | 1.3 mi | 8.0 |
| PRINCETON INTERNATIONAL SCHL OF MATH AND SCIENCE Princeton | 1.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Johnson Park School Princeton | 1.6 mi | 6.4 |
| THE LEWIS SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton | 1.8 mi | 7.1 |
| MOORISH SCIENCE UNIVERSITY Princeton | 1.8 mi | — |
| PRINCETON JR SCHOOL Lawrenceville | 1.9 mi | 6.0 |
| Community Park School Princeton | 2.3 mi | 7.8 |
| ST PAUL SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Princeton | 2.2 mi | 6.0 |
| PRINCETON DAY SCHOOL Princeton | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Princeton High School Princeton | 2.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Princeton Middle School Princeton | 2.7 mi | 8.4 |
| STUART COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL OF THE SACRED HEART Princeton | 2.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Princeton Charter School Princeton | 3.2 mi | 7.6 |
| WINDSOR MONTESSORI SCHOOL West Windsor | 3.3 mi | — |
| Riverside School Princeton | 2.9 mi | 6.7 |
| PRINCETON CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Princeton | 2.7 mi | 6.5 |
| PRINCETON ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART Princeton | 3.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Littlebrook School Princeton | 3.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Maurice Hawk Elementary School West Windsor | 3.0 mi | 8.7 |
| QUAKERBRIDGE EARLY LEARNING Hamilton | 4.1 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08540 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$169,898
Median Home Value
$723,400
Median Rent
$2,083/mo
Population
49,499
College Educated
82.4%
Homeownership
63.4%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Median Age
40.1
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|---|---|
| GERRARD BERMAN DAY SCHOOL Oakland, NJ | 8.2 |
| HOLY SAVIOR ACADEMY South Plainfield, NJ | 8.1 |
| Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired Mountain Lakes, NJ | 8.1 |
| Long Beach Island Grade School Ship Bottom, NJ | 8.1 |
| YINGHUA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Kingston, NJ | 8.1 |
| Avon Elementary School Avon, NJ | 8.3 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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