Princeton School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Birmingham, Alabama 35208 · Birmingham City
#275 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#23785 of 50,301 nationally
About Princeton School
Princeton School is a public elementary located in Birmingham, in the Birmingham City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 195 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 275th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is students per teacher (64th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (47th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 195.
There are 60 schools in Birmingham; Princeton School ranks 11th of 60 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)47%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)55.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Princeton School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 195
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 55.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Princeton School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hemphill Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students · 1.4 km away
Bush Hills STEAM Academy
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students · 1.5 km away
Minor Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
441 students · 2.0 km away
West End Academy
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 2.2 km away
Wilkerson Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
424 students · 3.0 km away
Washington K8
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
617 students · 3.1 km away
Central Park Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
386 students · 3.1 km away
Legacy Prep Intermediate
Birmingham · Charter middle · Grades 4–7
219 students · 3.1 km away
Parker High School
Birmingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
942 students · 3.2 km away
Freedom Prep Academy
Birmingham · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
41 students · 3.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
F S Ervin Elementary School
Pine Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
197 students
Wedowee Middle School
Wedowee · Public elementary · Grades K–6
199 students
PollardMcCall Junior High School
Brewton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
200 students
Ivalee Elementary School
Attalla · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
200 students
Central Elementary School
Hayneville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
200 students
Dutton Elementary School
Dutton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Princeton School a good school?
Princeton School has a Success Index (US) of 52.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #275 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Princeton School rank in Alabama?
Princeton School ranks #275 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #23785 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Princeton School?
Princeton School had 195 students in 2025.
Is Princeton School a elementary school or a high school?
Princeton School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Princeton School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Princeton School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.