About

West Windsor Township was incorporated in 1797 and comprises several hamlets. Originally a prosperous farming community, by the 1800s West Windsor was prized for its central location between New York and Philadelphia. Today it is a major center for research and corporate offices. A suburban, professional bedroom community adjacent to Princeton it is a commuters haven, with the Princeton Junction Train Station for access to Manhattan and Philadelphia. There are numerous housing developments for large single family homes, many brand new, as well as older village homes.

Education

The school system, shared with Plainsboro, is first class. In addition to plenty of shopping along Route 1 and in neighboring Princeton, West Windsor residents enjoy access to many recreational facilities including the 2500-acre Mercer County Park and other Township parks and facilities.

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District consists of:
4 Elementary Schools (K-3), 1 Middle Elementary School (4-5), 2 Middle Schools (6-7), 1 High School for grade 9 and one-half of grade 10, and 1 High School for one-half of grade 10 and all of grades 11 and 12. The 2001 SAT scores (mean) were Verbal 569, Math 616.

West Windsor-Plainsboro School Info:
West Windsor Township:
271 Clarksville Road
P.O. Box 38
West Windsor, New Jersey 08550
Telephone: 609-799-2400 Fax: 609-799-2044
http://www.west-windsor-plainsboro.k12.nj.us/
Email: wwt@westwindsortwp.com
http://westwindsortwp.com
Municipal Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.