Community Park School

372 Witherspoon Street
Princeton, NJ 08540
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9/
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Top 20%
Serving 316 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Community Park School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20% in NJ
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Community Park School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Community Park School's student population of 316 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
316 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Calendar
School Motto
Live to Learn, Learn to Live

School Rankings

Community Park School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Park School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#292 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
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66%
38%
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70-74%
49%
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50-54%
23%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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Asian
10%
11%
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Hispanic
27%
35%
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Black
5%
14%
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White
50%
37%
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Two or more races
8%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.66
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(22-23)
12.7%
16.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Community Park School's ranking?
Community Park School is ranked #292 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Community Park School often compared to?
Community Park Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Littlebrook School, Riverside School, Johnson Park School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Community Park School?
316 students attend Community Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Community Park School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Park School?
Community Park School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Community Park School offer ?
Community Park School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Park School part of?
Community Park School is part of Princeton Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 66% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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