West Windsor-Plainsboro
Regional School District
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional (WW-P) is the single biggest reason many families buy in West Windsor or Plainsboro. One district serves both townships with ten schools and about 8,900 to 9,000 students (2024-25), running two parallel tracks that end at High School North (Plainsboro) and High School South (West Windsor). Both rank among New Jersey's very best by SAT: High School South is 2nd in the state, High School North is 3rd. Because the two towns share the district, buyers can weigh West Windsor's train access against Plainsboro's price points without giving up the schools.
~8,900-9,000
Students district-wide (2024-25)
1356 / 1341
Average SAT total, HS South / HS North
#2 / #3
NJ public high school SAT rank, South / North
97% / 96%
Graduation rate, HS North / HS South
Ten schools, two parallel tracks
Which track your child follows depends on your home's attendance zone, one of the first things we check on any WW-P listing.
| Elementary | Dutch Neck ES (K-3, West Windsor) · Maurice Hawk ES (K-3, West Windsor) · Town Center ES (PreK-2, Plainsboro) · J.V.B. Wicoff ES (K-3, Plainsboro) |
| Upper elementary | Millstone River School (3-5, Plainsboro) · Village School (4-5, West Windsor) |
| Middle | Community Middle School (6-8, Plainsboro) · Thomas R. Grover Middle School (6-8, West Windsor) |
| High | High School North (9-12, Plainsboro) · High School South (9-12, West Windsor) |
How WW-P ranks
Why SAT, not a ratings site. We lean on average SAT totals rather than crowd-sourced grades like Niche, since the SAT is a single, objective, year-over-year comparable number rather than a weighted opinion score.
SAT (2024-25). High School South's average total is 1356 (Math 688, Reading & Writing 668), ranking 2nd in New Jersey. High School North's average is 1341 (Math 681, Reading & Writing 660), ranking 3rd. Both towns' high schools sit inside the state's top five. See the full Greater Princeton SAT comparison.
Outcomes. Graduation rates are 97% at North and 96% at South. Per the district's 2022 profile, about 90% of graduates continue their education, with 85% heading to four-year colleges.
What stands out academically
Breadth. More than 170 courses district-wide, with AP offerings across all disciplines.
Princeton University access. Qualified WW-P students may take courses at Princeton University while still in high school.
Language immersion. A Mandarin dual-language immersion program at Maurice Hawk Elementary plus a Spanish immersion program, a real draw for internationally minded families.
STEM. FIRST Robotics Team 1923 is one of the area's established competitive robotics programs.
Towns and neighborhoods that feed WW-P
Every home in West Windsor (08550) and Plainsboro (08536) is in the district. West Windsor generally means single-family neighborhoods and the Princeton Junction train station; Plainsboro adds townhome and condo communities at lower entry prices, plus Novo Nordisk's US headquarters. Note that several "Princeton"-branded communities, such as Meridian Walk at Princeton, are actually in West Windsor and attend WW-P schools.
Browse specific communities and their price history in our neighborhood guides, which cover both towns street by street.
What's changing in the district
2026-27 budget. The district adopted its 2026-27 budget with a 4.68% tax levy increase.
Courtesy busing ends. Courtesy busing ends district-wide starting in 2026-27, so walking routes and distance to school are now worth checking before you choose a home. We factor this into showings in both towns.
WW-P Schools
FAQ
How good are West Windsor-Plainsboro schools?
Among New Jersey's strongest by SAT. High School South's 2024-25 average SAT total of 1356 ranks 2nd in the state; High School North's 1341 ranks 3rd. Graduation rates are 97% at North and 96% at South.
Which towns are served by WW-P?
West Windsor (08550) and Plainsboro (08536). Both towns share one district with parallel school tracks, so the specific elementary, middle, and high school follow your home's attendance zone.
What is the difference between HS North and HS South?
North is in Plainsboro, South is in West Windsor; both rank in New Jersey's top 5 by SAT (South 1356, #2 in NJ; North 1341, #3). Families generally choose by attendance zone, not by a quality gap.
Does WW-P offer language immersion?
Yes: Mandarin dual-language immersion at Maurice Hawk Elementary and a Spanish immersion program, alongside 170+ courses, AP across all disciplines, Princeton University course access for qualified students, and FIRST Robotics Team 1923.
Is there school busing in WW-P?
Courtesy busing ends district-wide starting in 2026-27, so students within the state's minimum distance thresholds will no longer be bused. Check current rules with the district and factor walking distance into your home search.
Rankings and statistics are from the school years cited above and change over time; please verify current figures directly with the district.
Buying into WW-P? We live and work in this market, track every new WW-P listing daily, and can tell you which attendance zone, and which track, a specific address feeds before you offer. Start with West Windsor homes, Plainsboro homes, or ask us to map your commute and school assignment for any home you're considering.
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