Princeton Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Princeton, NJ
650 Great Rd, Princeton, NJ 08542
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- One of the 3 largest independent schools in New Jersey
- The largest independent school in Princeton
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Princeton since at least 2011
Princeton Day School is an independent private school in Princeton, New Jersey, for students from pre-K through 12th grade. It has about 952 students and around 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 952
- Teachers
- 128.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 479 girls, 473 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 88% of independent schools in New Jersey.
- Compared with 24 independent schools in New Jersey.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Princeton Day School
What grades does Princeton Day School serve?
Princeton Day School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend Princeton Day School?
About 952 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Princeton Day School?
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