Princeton Charter School vs Riverside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Princeton Charter School
Princeton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
423 students
Riverside School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | Princeton Charter School Princeton, New Jersey | Riverside School Princeton, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 98 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 1,479 | #296 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #16 of 50,301 | #1835 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 423 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 7.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 62% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Princeton Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (97.5 vs 86.5).
- •Princeton Charter School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Princeton Charter School does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 72%).
- •Princeton Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 12.1%).
- •Riverside School does better on students per teacher (7.8 vs 10.6).
- •Princeton Charter School is the larger school with 423 students compared with 306.
- •Princeton Charter School is a charter school while Riverside School is a public 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 Princeton Charter School better than Riverside School?
On the Success Index (US), Princeton Charter School ranks higher (97.5 vs 86.5 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 Princeton Charter School and Riverside School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Princeton Charter School: 423. Riverside School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Princeton Charter School and Riverside School rank in New Jersey?
Princeton Charter School is 3rd of 1,479 and Riverside School is 296th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).