Excellent
#145 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 6% in state
Toll Gate Grammar School
Elementary School · Hopewell Valley Regional School District · Pennington, NJ
A Hopewell Valley Regional School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
275 SO MAIN STREET, Pennington, NJ 08534
- Math 77% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Toll Gate Grammar School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 23 points since 2021, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Toll Gate Grammar School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average583/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pennington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$180,491
Median home value
$573,100
Median rent
$2,106/mo
College educated
71.9%
Homeownership
85.6%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08534; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennington Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Laurel School of PrincetonPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | 2–11 | 1.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Laurel School of Princeton, thePrivate · tuition | 6.6 | 1–11 | 1.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| The Newgrange SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | 3–12 | 1.3 mi | 83 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Hopewell Valley Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $31,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Toll Gate Grammar School is listed in Hopewell Valley Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Toll Gate Grammar School
Toll Gate Grammar School is a public elementary school in Pennington, NJ, part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District, serving approximately 291 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Toll Gate Grammar School
What grades does Toll Gate Grammar School serve?
Toll Gate Grammar School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Toll Gate Grammar School?
Toll Gate Grammar School has an enrollment of approximately 291 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate Grammar School?
The student-teacher ratio at Toll Gate Grammar School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Toll Gate Grammar School rank in NJ?
Toll Gate Grammar School ranks #145 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Toll Gate Grammar School's MySchoolScout rating?
Toll Gate Grammar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Toll Gate Grammar School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Toll Gate Grammar School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Toll Gate Grammar School a charter school?
No, Toll Gate Grammar School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Toll Gate Grammar School a Title I school?
No, Toll Gate Grammar School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Toll Gate Grammar School?
4.1% of students at Toll Gate Grammar School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 291
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Mercer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (609) 737-4008
- Area population (ZIP 08534)
- 13,174
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 08534; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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