The lifestyles of many families revolve around their children's attendance at the West Windsor/Plainsboro School District. Highly rated because of its ranking in the state by the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) results at both of its high schools, the school district encourages many relocating families to choose Plainsboro as a destination.

The close proximity to Princeton, NJ offers many cultural activities including McCarter Theatre, in addition to the arts program at the Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College located in West Windsor.