The Pennington School

The Pennington School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
112 W Delaware Ave,  Pennington, NJ
4.4
4.7
549 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1340
Average ACT Score
30
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$53,555
Religious Affiliation
Methodist
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
113
Full Time Teachers
111
Part Time Teachers
2
College Prep
Average SAT
1340
Math
670
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
28
English
30
Reading
31
Science
30
Number of AP Courses
19
AP Pass Rate
95%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.6%
Female
49.4%
White
58.7%
Asian
17.2%
Black
9.2%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic
5.8%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Boarding HS in New Jersey
#19 Best Private HS in New Jersey
#26 Best College Prep Private High Schools in New Jersey
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
New York University 62 Students
University of Pennsylvania 56 Students
Boston University 46 Students
Northeastern University 42 Students
Rutgers University–New Brunswick 39 Students
Columbia University 38 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 37 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 36 Students
Duke University 36 Students
Georgetown University 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 83 Students
Psychology 44 Students
Economics 43 Students
Biology 35 Students
Political Science and Government 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 30 Students
Computer Science 29 Students
Marketing 26 Students
Chemistry 26 Students
Engineering 25 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 63 Reviews
4.0 Senior
6/27/2023
I always feel like I am being pushed to be the best person I can be at pennington. Not just academically but also as a whole person.
5.0 Works Here
5/11/2023
My favorite place I have worked so far. As an alumna, it's great to be back and apart of the community.
5.0 Works Here
5/9/2023
I joined The Pennington School community last year and it is one of the best decisions I have ever made. Every day I see the school deliver on its mission of developing individual excellence in every student through the care of my faculty colleagues and the staff who support the student experience. This truly is a place that puts the students at the center of its purpose, and the students graduate with an incredible academic foundation and a strong sense of moral character.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 6 Reviews
3.0 student
4/27/2020
I have had quite a few teachers who have been really quite bad but also have met some of the best educators I have ever learned from. Pennington is really half and half in that aspect. If you or your student plans on attending Pennington prepare yourself for a tight knit community that is athletical...
5.0 other
10/18/2015
I was a boarding student in the Learning Center and Pennington 100% changed my life. The way every teacher actually cares about the students and not just the ones they have in class but all of the students. The level of support any student might need is always available if the student asks for it. P...
5.0 other
5/7/2015
I was a boarder at Pennington while my parent's lived overseas. The family atmosphere made the school a second home for me. The teachers truly care about your success and put the student's first. My geometry teacher lived in my building and I would go down to his place during study hall when I didn'...
5.0 student
5/6/2015
Great academics, competitive athletics, creative arts, and teachers who genuinely care about the students social, emotional, and overall well-being. Two thumbs up!

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The Pennington School is a private Methodist school for students in grades 6-12 located at 112 W Delaware Ave in Pennington, in the Pennington neighborhood. Annual tuition is $53,555. The school has a total enrollment of 549 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. The Pennington School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1340 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $807,241. Discover additional schools in the area, like Hopewell Valley Central High School, Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy, Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy, and more. Learn more about what Pennington has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Pennington School.

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