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
7:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.71
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
3.71
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
178
Full Time Teachers
175
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
18
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 HS in New Jersey
#1 Best Private K12 Schools in New Jersey
#4 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 85 Students
Cornell University 73 Students
Duke University 70 Students
Boston College 67 Students
Yale University 67 Students
Brown University 64 Students
New York University 62 Students
Princeton University 60 Students
Columbia University 59 Students
Harvard University 58 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 108 Students
Psychology 67 Students
Economics 64 Students
Biology 56 Students
Finance 45 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 40 Students
Computer Science 31 Students
Political Science and Government 28 Students
Pre-Law Studies 25 Students
History 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 128 Reviews
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 Senior
4/16/2025
I have been at Pingry for 13 years now, and I would say overall my experience has been outstanding, and I am going to really miss coming to this school next year. I think Pingry's speciality is the close knit community that not only welcomes you as you walk into school, but also the community you are invited to make during your time at the school. I have made lifelong relationships, both with my peers and teachers, and I am grateful for everything Pingry has taught me.
5.0
9/28/2024
Variety of sports is amazing Arts program could be better So many opportunities to learn about the world and yourself
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 7:1. The Pingry School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.71, 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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