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Princeton Junior School

United States, Lawrenceville

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The school at a glance
Fees Fees not listed
Ages Not listed
Type Co-educational
Opened 1983
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum IB (PYP), Reggio Emilia Approach
Taught languages Spanish
Strengths Performing Arts, Visual and Creative Arts, Languages
Clubs Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language, Community and Service
Stages Early Years, Preschool, Kindergarten, Primary School
Introduction

Princeton Junior School is a private elementary school serving children from age 2 through Grade 6 at 90 Fackler Road, Lawrenceville, New Jersey. The curriculum combines the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme with the Reggio Emilia approach, emphasizing inquiry-based learning and reflection. As an authorized IB World School, students explore language, mathematics, science, humanities and the arts, developing principled, open-minded communicators who lead learning with confidence. The school maintains traditions such as the Back to School Picnic, Harvest Bonfire, bread baking, Thanksgiving soup, a giving tree, Founders' Day dances around Maypole, International Spring Carnival, and Earth celebrations, which reinforce kindness, trust and respect. Arts and Music are core, with Spanish instruction and opportunities for Set Design, instrumental lessons and performances. Enrichment includes service campaigns through the Glitter Lemonade Club and student leadership under the Leaders of their Learning ethos. Extended Day and camps support wellbeing and growth for lifelong learning.

90 Fackler Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648

The Essentials

Location
Lawrenceville, New Jersey, United States. The school is located at 90 Fackler Road, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. It sits in Lawrence Township.

Stages
Ages 2 through Grade 6. Early Childhood Program; Kindergarten–Grade 6.

Type
Private elementary school. The International Baccalaureate curriculum is used for Early Childhood and Primary Years.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
Lunch is provided during the Early Childhood Program's Afternoon Program (12:00 PM–2:45 PM).

Governance and Ownership
Princeton Junior School is an independent private school governed by a Board of Trustees. The Head of School, Silvana Clark, is an ex officio member of the board. The school is an IB World School (IB PYP) and is affiliated with NAIS and NJAIS.
Fees
Application fees

- A nonrefundable application fee of USD 50 is required at the time of application.

Tuition fees by year group (2026–2027 academic year; amounts are annual)

- Early Childhood Program (Reggio class / Preschool options):
- 2 half days (Thursday & Friday, 8:15am–12:00pm): USD 10,418 per year.
- 3 half days (Monday–Wednesday, 8:15am–12:00pm): USD 13,859 per year.
- 5 half days (8:15am–12:00pm): USD 21,097 per year.
- 5 full days (8:15am–2:45pm): USD 26,729 per year.
- Preschool class (5 half days): USD 21,097 per year; (5 full days): USD 26,729 per year.
- Early Childhood Program Bundle (includes 5 full days, Early Birds, Extended Day, Friday Focus Care and all Vacation Program Days): USD 34,260 per year.

- Kindergarten – Grade 2 (school day 8:00am–2:50pm): USD 31,719 per year.

- Grades 3–4 (school day 8:00am–3:00pm): USD 33,151 per year.

- Grades 5–6 (school day 8:00am–3:00pm): USD 33,980 per year.

Aftercare / Extended programs and ancillary fees (annual or program-based)

- Early Childhood Afternoon Program (12:00pm–2:45pm) — flexible day-based pricing:
- 1 day/week: USD 1,128 per year.
- 2 days/week: USD 2,245 per year.
- 3 days/week: USD 3,321 per year.
- 4 days/week: USD 4,494 per year.

- Extended Day Program (3:00pm–6:00pm) — flexible day-based pricing:
- 1 day/week: USD 1,451 per year.
- 2 days/week: USD 2,812 per year.
- 3 days/week: USD 4,189 per year.
- 4 days/week: USD 5,302 per year.
- Full week participation: USD 5,638 per year.

- Optional drop-in fees (per visit):
- Extended Day drop-in: USD 39 per visit.
- Friday Focus Care (12:00pm–3:00pm) drop-in: USD 39 per visit.
- Early Birds (7:30am–8:00am) drop-in: USD 9 per visit.

Billing schedule and payment terms

- Tuition and program costs are quoted as annual amounts for the 2026–2027 academic year. Families use the school's online payment portal to submit payments. Specific installment options, billing dates, and formal payment terms are handled through the school's payment system or Business Office.

Boarding fees

- Not applicable. Princeton Junior School is a day school serving Early Childhood through Grade 6; no boarding program is offered.

Other costs and fees

- The published tuition materials list program and ancillary fees (extended day, ECP afternoon program, drop-in rates, and the ECP bundle) as detailed above. Additional one-time or recurring costs that commonly occur at schools (for example: special activity fees, school supply costs, field trips, or optional program fees) are not itemized in the published tuition summary. The school operates a parent/shop store for school-related items.

Refund information

- The application fee is explicitly nonrefundable. Application fee policy is stated as nonrefundable at application. No separate tuition refund schedule or withdrawal refund percentages are published within the tuition materials provided for the 2026–2027 tuition summary.

Fee payment options

- Online payments are accepted through the school's online payment portal (DiamondMind payment portal). For account or billing questions, the school provides a phone number and email for family inquiries. Specific payment method types accepted (for example: credit card, ACH/bank transfer, check) are administered through the school's payment portal and Business Office arrangements.
Academics

Princeton Junior School teaches IB (PYP), Reggio Emilia Approach.

Curriculum
The school has an International Baccalaureate curriculum for students from age 2 through Grade 6.

Higher Education Progression
Our students consistently go on to attend the finest secondary schools and universities in the country.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school nurtures social and emotional development in the Early Childhood Program, using mixed-age classrooms to support individuality, diversity, inclusion, empathy, and respectful interactions. It fosters social skills and the ability to negotiate conflicts in a safe, nurturing environment, with a goal of partnering with families to meet children's needs.

Mental Wellbeing
The school creates a safe, nurturing classroom environment and emphasizes a partnership with families to best meet children's needs. In the Early Childhood Program, the Afternoon Program provides peaceful rest and meditation as part of mid-day routines.
Parent Experience

History
The Princeton Junior School story began in 1983 in a church basement with four teachers and twelve preschool students under the leadership of co-founders Juliana McIntyre Fenn and Helen Craven. As enrollment grew, the school rented facilities in the Princeton area and purchased a parcel of farmland in 1992 for the construction of our schoolhouse. Completed in 1998 on ten acres of meadows, woods and woodlands in Princeton, New Jersey, PJS was designed to be an oasis of learning for young students. PJS is a source of many thoughtful traditions and special events that have been maintained throughout the years, including the Back to School Picnic, Harvest Bonfire, annual bread baking and Thanksgiving soup, an annual giving tree, community service days, dancing around the Maypole for Founders' Day, International Spring Carnival, and Earth and environmental celebrations. Each tradition underscores the strengths and core values of kindness, trust and respect for one another and the world.

Community
The school fosters a strong sense of community among families, faculty and staff. PJS maintains thoughtful traditions and events such as the Back to School Picnic, Harvest Bonfire, bread baking and Thanksgiving soup, the giving tree, community service days, dancing around the Maypole for Founders' Day, International Spring Carnival, and Earth and environmental celebrations. These events emphasize kindness, trust and respect for one another and for the world, contributing to a welcoming and cooperative school culture.

Parent Teacher Association (PTA)
Welcome to the Princeton Junior School Parent Association (PJSPA). The PJSPA welcomes all families as members and aims to celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, personalities, and talents that make our PJS community unique, with many opportunities to participate or volunteer. PJSPA meetings are held throughout the school year, in person and virtually. Pizza Thursdays are offered, with a Lunch Helper program available via signup; merchandise and event tickets are sold through the School Store, and future store merchandise will be available at events. The PJSPA sponsors and supports events such as Outdoor Movie Night and the Annual Fundraising Gala, as well as the Spring Musical, and provides contact via pjspa@princetonjuniorschool.org.
Facilities

Academic Facilities
Princeton Junior School serves students from age 2 through Grade 6. It uses the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme as its curriculum framework, focusing on inquiry-based learning and reflection. Students become principled, open-minded communicators with strong academic strengths and character. Meaningful learning includes opportunities for public presentation with immediate, direct, and thoughtful feedback. Graduates leave PJS as young scholars ready to lead their own learning with confidence and purpose.

Extra Curricular Facilities
Beyond the Classroom offers Extend and Enrich opportunities. The Fall 2026 Enrichment Program provides additional learning experiences beyond core classes, and the Fall 2026 Music Program offers music-focused activities. The 2026 Spring Musical provides a performing arts collaboration, with Musical Registration available. Performing Arts, Learning Through Service, and the 2026 Reimagine Summer Camp expand students' learning beyond the academic day. The summer program includes Art and Nature Camp 2026 and Curiosity Camp, with a 2026 Camp Registration Form to join.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) guides Princeton Junior School's approach to learning, with inquiry-based, collaborative study across languages, mathematics, science, humanities and the arts. As an authorized IB World School, learning extends beyond the classroom to develop global awareness and real-world understanding. Leaders of their Learning foster student initiative and reflection as part of an ethic of excellence.

Arts & Creative
Art and Music are core components of the arts program. Art uses a wide range of materials and styles with sketchbooks, fostering creativity from the early years through Grade 6. Music instruction covers percussion, recorder, ukulele and other instruments, with performances at school events. After-school enrichment includes Set Design for the Spring Musical and instrumental music lessons, and students participate in productions such as Shrek Jr.

Cultural & Language
Spanish language instruction develops communicative skills and cultural understanding. Windows to the World offers multicultural literature to broaden perspectives on cultures and languages. Place-based learning and the IB framework foster international-mindedness and global awareness within the curriculum.

Social & Hobbies
Extended Day and enrichment clubs provide after-school opportunities to explore arts, science, sports and other interests. Enrichment Clubs include Building & Engineering, Gardening, Coco Dance, Crochet, Set Design and Instrumental Lessons, with offerings renewed each trimester. The program supports learning beyond the school day through hands-on activities and collaboration.

Community & Service
Volunteerism and service learning are woven into the school culture, with the Glitter Lemonade Club leading charitable initiatives. The Glitter Lemonade Club and other student-led activities have organized campaigns to support diverse causes and communities. School-wide projects connect students with local and global communities through meaningful service actions.

Leadership & Professional
Leadership is embedded in student learning through the Leaders of their Learning ethos, encouraging purposeful initiative, negotiation, reflection and independence. Student leadership is advanced through the Glitter Lemonade Club and other service campaigns, as well as student government activities and roles within clubs. These experiences build collaboration, communication and civic responsibility.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Physical Education (PSPE) emphasizes active living, movement skills and sportsmanship. The Extended Day Program runs daily from 3:00pm to 6:00pm for ages 2 through Grade 6, with a snack, outdoor play and structured activities. A Vacation Program offers supervised days when school is closed, from 9am to 3pm, with advance registration. These programs promote wellbeing by supporting physical activity, social development and after-school care.
Languages

Language Provision
The school offers the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Program (IB PYP) and is an authorized IB World School. The PYP curriculum framework is inquiry-based and collaborative. Languages are included as one of the disciplines within the program.
Admissions

Admissions
1 | Schedule a Tour. Families are encouraged to visit Princeton Junior School before submitting an application to gain an understanding of the programs and curriculum. Tours are arranged by contacting the Director of Enrollment or by submitting a Visit Our School form. A tour provides a firsthand look at class structure and school life. 2 | Submit an Application. Applications for Early Enrollment are due December 15, and for regular enrollment due January 31. Applications for Kindergarten through Grade 6 are submitted online through the Standard Application Online, while Early Childhood applicants use the PJS family portal. There is a $50 nonrefundable application fee. Applications for the 2026-2027 school year are accepted on a rolling basis, and availability should be confirmed before submitting. 3 | Admissions Visit. After the application is received, the Admissions Office schedules an admissions visit. Early Childhood Program, Kindergarten and Grade 1 students spend the morning in a class with peers, while Grades 2–6 students participate in a full-day visit. 4 | Committee Review. The Admissions Committee reviews the child's forms, records, and the results of the admissions visit to determine fit with the School. Early Admissions decisions are sent on December 30, 2026, and Regular Admissions decisions are sent on March 10, 2027.

Scholarships
Financial Aid is available to create an economically diverse student population and is awarded on the basis of financial need. Families of students entering Kindergarten–Grade 6 are eligible to apply for Financial Aid. Applications for Financial Aid for the 2027–2028 school year open October 15, 2026, with a deadline of December 15, 2026 for current families and January 31, 2027 for prospective families. Prospective families must submit an admissions application and be accepted before their Financial Aid application is considered. Returning family needs are met first, and remaining funds are then available for new families. Applications are submitted via Clarity, and awards are determined by the Princeton Junior School Financial Aid Committee with information treated as confidential.
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