#1 Best Independent Schools in Princeton, NJ
Princeton Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in New Jersey
Princeton, NJ
A+Overall grade952 students7 students per teacher
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Best Independent Schools in Princeton, NJ
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Princeton, NJ. Top 5 of 5 schools.
#2 Best Independent Schools in Princeton, NJ
Chapin School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Princeton, NJ
A+Overall grade171 students6 students per teacher
#3 Best Independent Schools in Princeton, NJ
Waldorf School of Princeton
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
Princeton, NJ
AOverall grade93 students7 students per teacher
#4 Best Independent Schools in Princeton, NJ
French American School of Princeton
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2011–12
Princeton, NJ
A-Overall grade116 students8 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Princeton, NJ
Princeton International SCHL of Math and Science
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Princeton, NJ
B+Overall grade120 students6 students per teacher
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