Very Good
#110 of 534 private schools in NJ
Top 20% of private schools
The Pennington School
High School
112 W DELAWARE AVE, Pennington, NJ 08534
Enrollment
530
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
530
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
7.2
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
New Jersey private schools
#110 of 534
In Pennington
#2 of 5
public schools
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The Pennington School
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About The Pennington School
The Pennington School is a private high school in Pennington, NJ. The Pennington School serves approximately 530 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. The Pennington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 534 private schools in NJ.
- This school 7.2 · Very Good
- NJ avg 5.8
What Parents Should Know
At 5.6:1 students to teachers, The Pennington School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Pennington School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Pennington School compares to the 6 public schools in Pennington, NJ
Student Demographics
All Schools in Pennington
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Pennington School (this school) | 7.2 |
| Toll Gate Grammar School | 8.6 |
| Hopewell Valley Central High School | 7.2 |
| Timberlane Middle School | 8.5 |
| Stony Brook Elementary School | 6.8 |
| Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy | 6.3 |
| Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy | 4.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NJ.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in NJ
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
112 W DELAWARE AVE, Pennington, NJ 08534
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Pennington School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Hopewell Valley Central High School (rated 7.2/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 4.1 miles away, in nearby Lawrenceville), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy (rated 6.3/10, 3.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Pennington, see our Pennington schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 08534 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$180,491
Median Home Value
$573,100
Median Rent
$2,106/mo
Population
13,174
College Educated
71.9%
Homeownership
85.6%
Avg Commute
27.6 min
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Median Age
43.7
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Applied Technology High School Paramus, NJ | 7.2 |
| Bogota Jr./Sr. High School Bogota, NJ | 7.2 |
| Essex County Newark Tech Newark, NJ | 7.2 |
| Delaware Valley Regional High School Frenchtown, NJ | 7.3 |
| Weehawken High School Weehawken, NJ | 7.3 |
| East Orange STEM Academy High School East Orange, NJ | 7.1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Pennington School
What grades does The Pennington School serve?
The Pennington School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Pennington School?
The Pennington School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Pennington School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Pennington School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Pennington School rank in NJ?
The Pennington School ranks #110 of 534 private schools in NJ.
What is The Pennington School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Pennington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Pennington School a private school?
Yes, The Pennington School is a private coeducational school with a Methodist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is The Pennington School a religious school?
The Pennington School has a Methodist religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 94
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Methodist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Phone
- (609) 737-1838
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