The Pingry School

The Pingry School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
131 Martinsville Rd,  Basking Ridge, NJ
4.3
4.1
1,197 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.72
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$54,795

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
A
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.72
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
199
Full Time Teachers
196
Part Time Teachers
3
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
720
Verbal
720
Average ACT
33
Math
32
English
33
Reading
34
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
89%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
48.5%
Two or more races
22%
Asian or Pacific Islander
18.1%
Black
9%
Hispanic
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Private K12 Schools in New Jersey
#5 Best Private HS in New Jersey
#6 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Pennsylvania 86 Students
Duke University 73 Students
Cornell University 71 Students
Boston College 71 Students
Yale University 68 Students
New York University 67 Students
Brown University 65 Students
Columbia University 60 Students
Princeton University 60 Students
Harvard University 59 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 107 Students
Economics 66 Students
Psychology 64 Students
Biology 60 Students
Finance 46 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 43 Students
Computer Science 33 Students
Political Science and Government 29 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students
History 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 130 Reviews
5.0 Parent
8/28/2025
As a parent of two Pingry students, I couldn't be happier with the school and the sense of community. Overall, it's a great school with lots of opportunities and resources available to students.
1.0 Parent
5/23/2025
Pingry is overrated. The school cares more about its image than its students. Toxic pressure, zero support, and a cold, competitive atmosphere. If you're looking for a healthy, welcoming school—look elsewhere.
5.0 Alum
4/25/2025
A school where you can definitely achieve great things if you take advantage of all the resources you get. Had a lot of fun but also the traditional difficulties that come with high school. Arts programs is definitely not as prioritized as sports, but the department is very passionate about their work. Overall very happy that this is my alma mater.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/18/2024
When I saw those pretty extreme negative comments about the school I can’t help thinking what kind of background they are coming from, what kind of background their kids were coming from, or if they ever have been part of Pingry. Not every kid fits all schools nor any school fits all kids. Would hav...
1.0 parent
10/26/2021
You may think this is “the best” school in the state but if you dig deeper you will find they are hiding behind their fancy logo. Ask them why the Head of school is leaving after only being there for a short time. Additionally, two esteemed leaders of the high school have left suddenly and are both...
1.0 other
1/24/2018
Community memberOverall experienceThe Pingry School, while it preaches integrity, learning, and community, Really only cares about one thing: grades. Students who naturally excel in academic fields are given high praise while students who struggle are written off as lazy or lacking effort. Pingry's...
5.0 parent
11/9/2014
Coming from a public school background in Essex County, I can tell you first hand my daughter was not prepared for high level academics freshman year at Pingry. An "A" in public school is truly a "C+" at Pingry due to the quality of the content of each course. The school has a caring and experienced...

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The Pingry School is a private school for students in grades 6-12 located at 131 Martinsville Rd in Basking Ridge, in the Bernards neighborhood. Annual tuition is $54,795. The school has a total enrollment of 1,197 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. The Pingry School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.72, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 33. Discover additional schools in the area, like The Orchard Academy at Mountain Top School, Mt. Horeb School, Liberty Corner Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Basking Ridge has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Pingry School.

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