📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NJSLA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
9 Rated Districts in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ Metro Area
NJSLA 2024–25 · percentile among New Jersey districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Princeton Public Schools | Princeton | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #2 | West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District | West Windsor | 9/10 Excellent | 87th |
| #3 | Robbinsville Township School District | Robbinsville | 9/10 Excellent | 83rd |
| #4 | Hopewell Valley Regional School District | Pennington | 9/10 Excellent | 82nd |
| #5 | Lawrence Township School District | Lawrenceville | 5/10 Average | 45th |
| #6 | East Windsor Regional School District | Hightstown | 4/10 Below Average | 36th |
| #7 | Hamilton Township School District | Hamilton | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #8 | Ewing Township School District | Ewing | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #9 | Trenton City School District | Trenton | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from NJSLA 2024–25 (New Jersey) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in the Trenton-Princeton, NJ metro area, the highest-rated is Princeton Public Schools (Princeton), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 92nd percentile of New Jersey districts on NJSLA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.