Community Park School vs Princeton Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Community Park School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
316 students
Princeton Charter School
Princeton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
| Measure | Community Park School Princeton, New Jersey | Princeton Charter School Princeton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 98 Top 5% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,479 | #3 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #5113 of 50,301 | #16 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 316 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 316 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 92% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Princeton Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.5 vs 79.7).
- •Princeton Charter School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Princeton Charter School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 62%).
- •Princeton Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 17.1%).
- •Princeton Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.3).
- •Princeton Charter School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 316.
- •Community Park School is a public school while Princeton Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Community Park School better than Princeton Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Princeton Charter School ranks higher (97.5 vs 79.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Community Park School and Princeton Charter School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Community Park School: 316. Princeton Charter School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Community Park School and Princeton Charter School rank in New Jersey?
Community Park School is 490th of 1,479 and Princeton Charter School is 3rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).