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

High Schools (Grades 9-12)
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
Middle Schools (Grades 6-8)
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
Elementary Schools
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
Future Schools
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

  1. ^ "About Princeton ISD". Princeton ISD. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  2. ^ "District receives A rating from TEA". http. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  3. ^ "TEA 2019 Accountability Rating PRINCETON ISD". Texas Education Agency. August 2019. Retrieved November 7, 2019.
  4. ^ "Princeton ISD 2022-2027 District of Innovation Plan" (PDF). Retrieved December 18, 2025.
  5. ^ "Board of Trustees - Princeton Independent School District". Retrieved December 18, 2025.