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French American School of Princeton

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Princeton, NJ

75 Mapleton Rd Unit 4, Princeton, NJ 08540

Overall grade: A-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • B+Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 41% since 2011–12
  • Small classes: about 8 students per teacher
  • Serving families in Princeton since at least 2011

In Princeton, New Jersey, French American School of Princeton is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 116 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 41% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 171 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
116
Teachers
14.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
8
Boys and girls
Coed · 62 girls, 54 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 7 hours
School year
171 days

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 68% of independent elementary schools in New Jersey.
    • Compared with 47 independent elementary schools in New Jersey.

    Students by survey year

    82’11–12119’13–14164’15–16164’17–18157’19–20108’21–22116’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K30
    K15
    118
    216
    312
    416
    512
    615
    78
    84

    Student body

    White53%
    Asian22%
    Two or more races15%
    Black9%
    Hispanic or Latino2%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

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    What grades does French American School of Princeton serve?

    French American School of Princeton serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend French American School of Princeton?

    About 116 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at French American School of Princeton?

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