Princeton Independent School District
Princeton Independent School District is a rural public school district based in Princeton, Texas (USA). The district covers 60 square miles (160 km2), serving not only the city of Princeton but also the surrounding communities of Culleoka, Lowry Crossing, Branch, Climax and the west side of Lake Lavon.[1]
Since 2018 Princeton ISD has received an 'A' rating (equivalent to previous rating system 'exemplary') by the Texas Education Agency.[2][3]
Schools
| School name | Grades | Year founded | Capacity | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princeton High School | 11-12 | ???? | 1800 | |
| Lovelady High School | 9-10 | 2021 | 1800 | 9th-only from 2021-2024 |
| School name | Mascot | Year founded | Capacity | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Middle School | Panthers | ???? | 700 | |
| Mattei Middle School | Jaguars | 2023 | 1000 | |
| Southard Middle School | Panthers | 2019 | 1000 |
| School name | Grades | Year founded | Capacity | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canup Early Childhood Center | PK | 2020 | 300 | Located in the former Huddleston Intermediate building |
| Godwin Elementary School | K-5 | 2004 | 700 | |
| Green Elementary School | K-5 | 2024 | 700 | |
| Harper Elementary School | K-5 | ???? | 700 | |
| James Elementary School | K-5 | 2024 | 700 | |
| Lacy Elementary School | K-5 | ???? | 750 | Formerly Princeton Elementary; Renamed in 2004 |
| Lowe Elementary School | K-5 | 2019 | 750 | |
| Mayfield Elementary School | K-5 | 2022 | 700 | |
| Perkins Early Childhood Center | PK | 2025 | 300 | |
| Smith Elementary School | K-5 | 2015 | 750 |
| School name | Grades | Scheduled Opening | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbott Elementary School | K-5 | 2027 | |
| Anthony High School | 9-12 | 2029 | Will eventually become a 11-12 senior high school |
| Banschbach Middle School | 6-8 | 2026 | |
| Carrell Elementary School | K-5 | 2026 | |
| Hill Elementary School | K-5 | 2030 | Originally scheduled to open in 2031 |
| McMahon Middle School | 6-8 | 2030 | Originally scheduled to open in 2032 |
| Talley Elementary School | K-5 | 2027 | Originally scheduled to open in 2030 |
Programs
The District runs Princeton ISD 2022-2027 District of Innovation Plan that dates back to January 12, 2017[4].
Stadium
Jackie Hendricks Stadium with Capacity of 6,500 and Artificial turf
Panthers Stadium Artificial turf
Administration
The district is led by Superintendent Donald McIntyre, CATE Director Connor Hackman and four trustees: Board President Carlos Cuellar, Vice President Starla Sharpe, Secretary Bianca Washington, Sonia Ledezma, Cyndi Darland, Duane Kelly & John Campbell[5]
References
- ^ "About Princeton ISD". Princeton ISD. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "District receives A rating from TEA". http. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "TEA 2019 Accountability Rating PRINCETON ISD". Texas Education Agency. August 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
- ^ "Princeton ISD 2022-2027 District of Innovation Plan" (PDF). Retrieved December 18, 2025.
- ^ "Board of Trustees - Princeton Independent School District". Retrieved December 18, 2025.