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Princeton Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 117 students in Princeton Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Schools in Princeton Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
117 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Princeton Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1620 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1624 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
54%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
38%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $38,376 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,188 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$38,376
$19,974
Spending / Student
$26,188
$18,396
Best Princeton Joint Unified School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Princeton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
428 Norman Rd.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2501
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Princeton High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Landing High School
Alternative School
473 State St.
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Princeton, CA 95970
(530) 439-2261
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Princeton Joint Unified School District?
Princeton Joint Unified School District manages 3 public schools serving 117 students.
What is the rank of Princeton Joint Unified School District?
Princeton Joint Unified School District is ranked #1620 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton Joint Unified School District?
54% of Princeton Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Princeton Joint Unified School District?
Princeton Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Princeton Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,188 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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