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Online School for Princeton Families | Forest Trail Academy
Your child is growing up in one of the most intellectually charged zip codes in America, and you already know that comes with both opportunity and pressure. Princeton’s proximity to the university draws faculty families from across Europe, Asia, and beyond, and many of their kids arrive already reading above grade level, fluent in two languages, or years ahead in math. If your child outpaces what even Princeton’s well-regarded public schools can offer, or if your family’s schedule simply doesn’t bend to a traditional bell, Forest Trail Academy gives you a fully accredited K–12 alternative built for exactly that situation.
Why Princeton Families Choose FTA
Princeton-area families invest seriously in education, it’s woven into the culture here. Whether your child attends Princeton Public Schools, The Hun School, Princeton Day School, or another local program, you’ve likely already spent time searching for something that keeps pace with a gifted learner or fits a schedule that doesn’t match a standard school day. FTA’s self-paced online curriculum lets your student move through material as fast as mastery allows. There’s no waiting for the rest of the class, no ceiling on how many AP-level courses they can take in a year, and no penalty for learning differently or faster.
For international faculty families relocating to Princeton for a research post at the university, or professionals connected to companies along the Route 1 corridor, Johnson & Johnson, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton University itself, FTA also removes a major logistical headache. You don’t have to scramble for a seat mid-year, translate foreign transcripts under deadline pressure, or worry that a sabbatical move next year will disrupt your child’s academic continuity. Enrollment stays open every week of the year, and your child stays enrolled through every address change.
What You Get
- Cognia Accreditation: Your FTA diploma is accepted by all universities near Princeton and nationwide.
- No Fixed Class Times: Study before training, after your shift, on weekends.
- Open Enrollment: Start any week, no waiting for September.
- Same School Through Every Change: Military PCS, relocations, and life changes don’t interrupt enrollment.
Getting Started from Princeton
- Call 800-890-6269 or submit an inquiry online
- Submit transcripts from your Princeton-area school
- Start coursework within days, no waiting
Questions?
Is FTA’s diploma recognized near Princeton?
Yes, our Cognia-accredited diploma is accepted by all New Jersey universities and 1,000+ colleges nationally.
Can we enroll mid-year from Princeton?
Yes, open enrollment, start any week.
Part of the New Jersey FTA Community
Princeton families are part of FTA’s larger New Jersey community. Learn more about FTA for all New Jersey students →
Online High School in Princeton, Grades 9 to 12
Most Princeton families who search for online school are looking for high school. Forest Trail Academy’s online high school program for grades 9 through 12 carries the full graduation-requirement sequence, Advanced Placement courses, and NCAA-approved core courses for student athletes. Enrollment is open year-round, so a student can start any week rather than waiting for a semester.
Students in Princeton who are behind on credits can use online credit recovery to make up individual courses without repeating a year. Families moving mid-year can follow the sequence on our switch schools mid-year page. Tuition runs $3,069 to $4,269 per year depending on grade level, with monthly payment plans from $236 for elementary, $286 for middle school, and $336 for high school, plus a one-time $225 registration fee. See the tuition page for the full breakdown.
Programs Available to Princeton Families
All Forest Trail Academy programs are fully online, self-paced, and open for enrollment year-round.
