Princeton Junior School (2026-27 Profile)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-6
Enrollment: 231 students
Yearly Tuition: $29,190
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Princeton Junior School
Nursery	15
Pre-K	30
Kind	12
1	14
2	14
3	14
4	14
5	14
6	14
Ungraded	90

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

mild learning differences

Year Founded

1983

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

Student Body

Total Students

231 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

48%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

30 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

10 students

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Clothes that are comfortable and can go outside in all weather

List of Courses Offered

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$29,190

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Tuition Notes

Tuition listed is for full time, upper grades. Tuition pricing varies by grade. See our website for tuition details at

Summer Program Cost

$575

Summer Program Cost Notes

Cost for a 2-week session. Reimagine Summer Camp themes are changed every 2-weeks. For information visit our website at

% on Financial Aid

30%

Admissions Director

Katie Pottinger

Admissions Associate

Jennie Bartell

Application URL

Sports

Total Sports Offered

1 sport

Sports

Cross Country

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

12 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

ChessCooking and Baking

FilmmakingHiking

KarateMandarin

Pop ArtSchool Paper

SoccerYoga

Arts and Music Programs:

DramaPrivate Musical Instrument Instruction

School Notes

Princeton Junior School is a private (independent), coeducational, nondenominational, International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for 100 children ages 2 through Grade 6. The School, located on ten beautiful acres, provides a safe and inclusive environment in which children acquire the academic skills to become lifelong learners and good citizens of the world.
Princeton Junior School is committed to selecting and cultivating passionate learners, attracting an exceptional faculty dedicated to academic and character development, and creating and nourishing a spirited and varied school community. The School`s philosophy of education teaches children to build on core knowledge, increasing the depth and strength of that knowledge as they mature. The central tenets of the educational program lie in its rich and challenging curriculum and attentive faculty, enabling Princeton Junior School to pursue the highest academic standards with an International Baccalaureate curriculum while respecting individual styles of learning.

Princeton Junior School`s IB curriculum meets the highest standards of knowledge and skills for its students, age 2 through Grade 6. The curriculum is developed to challenge each student at his or her stage of development. At the core of all teaching at PJS is the belief that effective written and oral communication skills are essential. In our teaching, we attempt to balance the conceptual and the concrete by giving children opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills to real-life situations. Our aim is to graduate self-confident, responsible and independent students who enthusiastically revere life and learning, in a global society. PJS is an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program school, and one of the most diverse independent elementary schools in New Jersey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Princeton Junior School cost?

Princeton Junior School's tuition is approximately $29,190 for private students and $575 for summer students.

Does Princeton Junior School offer a summer program?

Yes, Princeton Junior School offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.

What sports does Princeton Junior School offer?

Princeton Junior School offers 1 interscholastic sports: Cross Country.

When is the application deadline for Princeton Junior School?

The application deadline for Princeton Junior School is Jan. 15.

School Calendar

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School Closed-Yom Kippur. Vacation Program Open

September 21, 2026 (Monday)

School Closed-Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day. Vacation Program Open

October 12, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

Thanksgiving Break

November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)

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The average private school tuition in Princeton, NJ is $35,240 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Princeton, NJ is 60% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).