Public schools in Princeton, TX
17 open public schools with an address in Princeton, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
17
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,956
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Princeton public schools
The federal directory lists 17 public schools in Princeton, TX: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 4 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,956 students, an average of 664 per school. The largest campus is Lovelady H S (1,388 students), and the largest elementary school is Lowe El (675).
Every listed school belongs to Princeton ISD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 63% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Princeton
Elementary schools in Princeton
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godwin El Princeton ISD | KG–05 | 469 | 15.4:1 | |
| Green El Princeton ISD | PK–05 | 489 | 16.5:1 | |
| Harper El Princeton ISD | PK–05 | 642 | 16.7:1 | |
| James El Princeton ISD | KG–05 | 477 | 14.1:1 | |
| Lacy El Princeton ISD | PK–05 | 595 | 15.7:1 | |
| Lowe El Princeton ISD | KG–05 | 675 | 16.5:1 | |
| Mayfield El Princeton ISD | PK–05 | 668 | 15.9:1 | |
| Smith El Princeton ISD | KG–05 | 623 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Princeton
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Middle Princeton ISD | 06–08 | 479 | 13:1 | |
| Mattei Middle Princeton ISD | 06–08 | 839 | 17.2:1 | |
| Southard Middle Princeton ISD | 06–08 | 929 | 17.1:1 |
High schools in Princeton
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collin Co J J a E P Princeton ISD · Alternative School | 05–12 | — | — | |
| Princeton Sr H S Princeton ISD | 09–12 | 1,262 | 16.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Princeton
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canup Early Childhood Princeton ISD | PK–PK | 421 | 20:1 | |
| Huddleston Special Programs Center Princeton ISD · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Lovelady H S Princeton ISD | 09–10 | 1,388 | 14.9:1 | |
| Perkins Early Childhood Princeton ISD | PK–PK | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.1%
- Hispanic41%
- Black23.8%
- Asian6.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Princeton schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,956 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Princeton
How many public schools are in Princeton, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 17 open public schools with a location address in Princeton: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 9,956 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Princeton?
All listed public schools with an address in Princeton belong to Princeton ISD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Princeton?
Princeton Sr H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Princeton, with 1,262 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Princeton?
No school with an address in Princeton is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Texas.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Princeton schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Princeton public schools is 16.2:1, higher than the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Princeton guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities