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#145 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 6% in state

Toll Gate Grammar School

Elementary School · Hopewell Valley Regional School District

275 SO MAIN STREET, Pennington, NJ 08534

Enrollment

291

Student-Teacher

8.3:1

Score

8.6

Grades

Pre-K – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#145 of 2,466

In Pennington

#1 of 6

public schools

In district

#1 of 6

Hopewell Valley Regional School District

School environment

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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Toll Gate Grammar School

8.6/10

Elementary School in Pennington · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Toll Gate Grammar School

Toll Gate Grammar School is a public elementary school in Pennington, NJ, part of Hopewell Valley Regional School District. Toll Gate Grammar School serves approximately 291 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. Toll Gate Grammar School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #145 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Toll Gate Grammar School show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.8 pts above district
  • This school 8.6 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.8
  • NJ avg 6.5

What Parents Should Know

At 8.3:1 students to teachers, Toll Gate Grammar School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.92 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.3% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+29.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.1 pts
Overall Proficiency72% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio8.3:1
Per-Pupil Spending$31,748
Chronic Absenteeism9.3%

Toll Gate Grammar School — Students at Toll Gate Grammar School score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

4.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 76.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
45.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 74.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
49.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
87%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
97.5%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
97.5%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2016
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2018
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2019
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2024
Math
69.6%
ELA
66.9%
2025
Math
77.3%
ELA
67%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.2/10.

How Toll Gate Grammar School Compares

See how Toll Gate Grammar School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.6/10
94th percentile in NJ
Academic
8.6/10
Excellent
Growth
8.2/10
Excellent
Environment
9.5/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
4%
Teaching Staff
8:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
9.3%

Location

275 SO MAIN STREET, Pennington, NJ 08534

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Toll Gate Grammar School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bear Tavern Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 3.2 miles away, in nearby Titusville), with a very similar rating. Another option is Francis Lore Elementary School (rated 8.3/10, 3.9 miles away, in nearby Ewing), with a very similar rating. Additionally, William L Antheil Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 3.5 miles away, in nearby Ewing), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Pennington, see our Pennington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi
School Distance Rating
THE PENNINGTON SCHOOL Pennington 0.5 mi 7.2
CAMBRIDGE SCHOOL Pennington 0.8 mi 7.2
Hopewell Valley Central High School Pennington 0.9 mi 7.2
PENNINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Pennington 1.2 mi
Timberlane Middle School Pennington 1.1 mi 8.5
LAUREL SCHOOL OF PRINCETON, THE Pennington 1.3 mi 6.6
THE NEWGRANGE SCHOOL Pennington 1.3 mi 7.8
LAUREL SCHOOL OF PRINCETON Pennington 1.3 mi 5.7
Stony Brook Elementary School Pennington 1.9 mi 6.8
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy Pennington 2.6 mi 4.5
Mercer County Technical School STEM Academy Pennington 2.6 mi 6.3
Gilmore J Fisher Middle School Ewing 3.3 mi 7.8
William L Antheil Elementary School Ewing 3.5 mi 7.7
Bear Tavern Elementary School Titusville 3.2 mi 8.3
Lawrenceville Elementary School Lawrenceville 3.3 mi 6.2
PRINCETON CHILD DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE Princeton 3.3 mi 6.5
Francis Lore Elementary School Ewing 3.9 mi 8.3
THE LAWRENCEVILLE SCHOOL Lawrenceville 3.7 mi 6.5
Ewing High School Ewing 4.6 mi 4.5
Lawrence Intermediate School Lawrenceville 4.2 mi 7.8

Neighborhood 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

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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
44 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
291
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Free/Reduced Lunch
4.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Mercer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
9.3%

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