St. Paul School Of Princeton in Princeton, NJ is a co–ed Catholic private school serving grades K–8 with an enrollment of 278 udents in a small city community.
Founded in 1880, the school has a formal dress code and maintains a udent–teacher ratio of 11:1, supported by 25 teachers and an average class size of 15.
Annual tuition is $11,525, which is below the local elementary private school average tuition in Princeton.
The school is affiliated with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and participates in the Blue Ribbon program.
Paul School Of Princeton ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for udent body size and founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Yearly Tuition: $11,525
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Paul School Of Princeton ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1880
Colors
Blue, Gold
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Required uniform
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,525
Tuition Notes
discount offered for parishioners of St. Paul Parish and other Roman Catholic parishes
Admissions Director
Michele Cano
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Cantor ClubStudent Council
Technology ClubYearbook Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Drama Productions
School Notes
- School Motto: Faith, Knowledge, Service
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does St. Paul School Of Princeton cost?
St. Paul School Of Princeton's tuition is approximately $11,525 for private students.
What sports does St. Paul School Of Princeton offer?
St. Paul School Of Princeton offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf and Soccer.
What is St. Paul School Of Princeton's ranking?
St. Paul School Of Princeton ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul School Of Princeton?
The application deadline for St. Paul School Of Princeton is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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