Princeton Charter School

Charter School 424 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Princeton Charter School (PCS), located at 100 Bunn Drive in Princeton, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded in 1997, the school operates independently of the local district but receives public funding, admitting students through a blind lottery system. The school is known for its rigorous academic environment, which places a heavy emphasis on core subjects such as mathematics, literature, and the sciences, often utilizing a traditional, content-rich curriculum designed to foster high levels of student achievement.

Beyond its academic focus, Princeton Charter School is distinguished by its small class sizes and a structured learning environment that encourages close interaction between faculty and students. The school prioritizes a community-centered approach, involving parents and guardians in the educational process to support a disciplined and focused culture. By maintaining high expectations and a specific pedagogical philosophy, PCS has established itself as a prominent educational option for families in the Princeton area looking for a specialized alternative to the traditional public school setting.
424
Total Students
41.4
Full-Time Teachers
10.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
7.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Princeton Charter School
Demographic Student Count
White131
Hispanic13
Black12
Asian216
Two or More45
American Indian1
Pacific Islander4
  • Asian
    216 (51.2 %)
  • White
    131 (31.0 %)
  • Two or More
    45 (10.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (3.1 %)
  • Black
    12 (2.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.9 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Princeton Charter School
Phone: (609)924-0575
Website: http://www.pcs.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 41.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 30
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 39
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 48
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 50
Grade 6 50
Grade 7 50
Grade 8 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Princeton Charter School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten39
Grade 143
Grade 244
Grade 348
Grade 450
Grade 550
Grade 650
Grade 750
Grade 850
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Princeton Charter School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female21550.7%
Male20748.8%
Not Specified20.5%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)