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Heritage Field
Visitors Guide
Plan your visit to The Pennington School!
We love meeting new families and look forward to having you visit our beautiful campus in Pennington, New Jersey! It is one of the best ways for you to learn about our School and to truly get to know us. When you arrive on our campus, you'll be greeted by one of our student guides, who will take you on a personal tour. Student guides are a great resource for learning about what it is really like to be a student at Pennington.
Middle School applicants will have the opportunity to spend a day at Pennington, attending classes and having lunch with other Middle School students. Upper School students are invited back to revisit us after acceptance decisions are mailed in March.
As you plan your visit to The Pennington School, don't hesitate to contact any member of our Admission Team with any questions you may have. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Call our Admission Office at 609-737-6128 to schedule your tour today!
How to get here, where to go, and what to see in and around The Pennington School
Whether you have scheduled a tour or are visiting one of our boarding students, you will find it easy and enjoyable to visit The Pennington School. This guide will help you find accommodations, arrange transportation, and visit the many shops and small businesses that are within walking distance of our campus.
Located in the historic town of Pennington, in Mercer County (central NJ), The Pennington School is about 20 minutes from Princeton, about an hour from Philadelphia, and 1 ½ hours from New York City.
The Pennington School offers transportation for students to local airports and the Hamilton, NJ train station on the last day of classes prior to Thanksgiving, Winter Break, Spring Break, and summer vacation. If a student is departing from campus at another time, the student is responsible for arranging his or her own transportation, including payment. Please note that students are not permitted to leave for a break prior to the last day of classes.
Students are responsible for arranging their own transportation, including payment, to return to campus at the end of any break. Transportation services are listed below.
Transportation
Accommodations
Community Shops and Services
The peaceful town of Pennington, New Jersey offers a large number of everyday services that our students can easily reach within walking distance.
Boarding school students will find that they can do their banking, fill a prescription, get a haircut, do some shopping, or dine at a number of local stores and restaurants. If you are considering where to board your child, we highly encourage you to take area conveniences that can be reached on foot into account--having a village just a block away encourages participation in spontaneous group outings and helps eliminate some of the away-from-home feelings some new boarding students might have.
Within just two blocks of The Pennington School are several banks, four hair salons, a barber shop, a dry cleaner, florists, an ice-cream shop, a dozen restaurants, two pharmacies, and several clothing and gift retailers. There is also a large supermarket less than five minutes away on foot.
Local churches within walking distance include Pennington Baptist Church, Pennington Methodist Church, Pennington Presbyterian Church, St. James Roman Catholic Church, and St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Har Sinai synagogue is a five-minute drive from campus.
Beyond enjoying the scenic areas around our campus, you will find plenty to enjoy within our borders. Download and print The Pennington School Campus Map and bring it with you when you visit!
Questions about visiting our School?
Contact our Office of Admission at (609) 737-6128.