The process of choosing a school for your child is both exciting and multi-faceted. As you embark on this process of discernment, I hope you will consider St. Paul Catholic School of Princeton. With a rich history dating back to our school founding in 1880 by the Sisters of Mercy, we are Princeton’s first and only co-educational Catholic elementary school. Our mission is to provide sound spiritual, educational, moral, ethical, and social teachings.
Princeton is the only Catholic school in Princeton with a successful co-ed Pre-K through 8th grade model. Princeton and its vibrant University are valued parts of our campus life.
A 2012 Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, a U.S. Department of Education designation that recognizes overall academic excellence.
Established STEM program through Project Lead The Way.
Faculty and teachers who are caring, fully certified, professional educators.
Whole child focus, academics, spiritual growth, character, and more.
A strong, affordable choice compared to the area’s many private schools.
St. Paul School is a ministry of St. Paul Parish, under the jurisdiction of the Diocese of Trenton. As such, this school follows all doctrines and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and operates under the authority of the Bishop of the Diocese of Trenton with the administration of the Department of Catholic Schools.
Any action or comment that is viewed as scandalous or detrimental to the school, its students, the operation of the school, or the reputation of the school in the community is subject to the school’s disciplinary code, whether or not such actions of comments occur on school grounds, on the internet, or during the school day.