School Overview
Cranbury School, located at 23 N Main St in the historic township of Cranbury, New Jersey, is a unique K-8 public school serving the local community. As the only school in the Cranbury School District, it occupies a central role in the town’s identity, often serving as a focal point for community activities and traditions. The school is known for its strong academic reputation, small-town atmosphere, and the personalized attention afforded by its singular-district structure. It provides a comprehensive educational experience that prepares students for the transition to high school in the neighboring Princeton Public Schools district.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Cranbury School is characterized by a deep sense of community involvement and a commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. Because it is a "one-school" district, the institution benefits from a high level of parental engagement and a close-knit culture where teachers and staff often work with families over the course of several years. The school emphasizes character development alongside core subjects, utilizing its historic campus setting to create an educational experience that values both tradition and modern pedagogical standards.
447
Total Students
59.1
Full-Time Teachers
7.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
8.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cranbury School
Demographic Student Count
White234
Hispanic40
Black19
Asian128
Two or More24
American Indian1
  • White
    234 (52.5 %)
  • Asian
    128 (28.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    40 (9.0 %)
  • Two or More
    24 (5.4 %)
  • Black
    19 (4.3 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Cranbury Township School District
Phone: (609)395-1700
Website: http://www.cranburyschool.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 59.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 7.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 36
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 4
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 13
Kindergarten 28
Grade 1 44
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 47
Grade 4 41
Grade 5 57
Grade 6 68
Grade 7 55
Grade 8 51
Ungraded 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Cranbury School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten13
Kindergarten28
Grade 144
Grade 242
Grade 347
Grade 441
Grade 557
Grade 668
Grade 755
Grade 851
Ungraded1
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Cranbury School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21447.9%
Male23251.9%
Not Specified10.2%
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