For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 152 students in Princeton, IA.
The top-ranked public school in Princeton, IA is Virgil Grissom Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Princeton, IA public school have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Princeton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Princeton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virgil Grissom Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 Lost Grove Rd
Princeton, IA 52768
(563) 285-3264
Princeton, IA 52768
(563) 285-3264
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Princeton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Princeton, IA include Virgil Grissom Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Princeton?
1 public schools are located in Princeton.
What is the racial composition of students in Princeton?
Princeton public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
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