For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,688 students in Princeton, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, TX are Smith Elementary School, Southard Middle School and Harper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Princeton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smith Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Forest Meadow Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #22.
Southard Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Monte Carlo Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8080 Cr 398
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 696 students
Rank: #44.
Lacy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
224 E College St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Lowe Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
450 Beauchamp Blvd
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 706 students
Rank: #66.
Lovelady High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 N Boorman Ln
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 9
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Clark Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 505 students
Rank: #88.
Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1019 N 6th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #99.
Princeton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Princeton Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,741 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 N 5th St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK
| 364 students
Rank: n/an/a
1000 W Princeton Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Huddleston Special Programs Center
Alternative School
600 Mabel Ave
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
8633 County Rd 728
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
9055 County Rd 728
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 619 students
Rank: n/an/a
5970 Waterway Dr
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: n/an/a
Princeton Daep
Alternative School
600 Mabel Ave
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Princeton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Collin Co J J A E P (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
321 Panther Pkwy
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
301 N Fifth St
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Princeton, TX 75407
(469) 952-5400
Grades: 6
| 397 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Princeton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Princeton, TX include Smith Elementary School, Southard Middle School and Harper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Princeton?
16 public schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Princeton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Princeton include: Godwin Elementary School vs. Harper Elementary School, Harper Elementary School vs. Godwin Elementary School, Smith Elementary School vs. Lacy Elementary School
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