Serving 295 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 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 295 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Community Park School's student population of 295 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Tue. Sep 2, 2025
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 0.65, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
28%
34%
Black
5%
15%
White
51%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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, Johnson Park School, Riverside 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?
295 students attend Community Park School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Community Park School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 8% 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 10:1, which is lower than 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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