- Chloe B., Class of 2022
"Pennington Varsity Girls' Soccer carries a legacy. We are a family that has each other's backs on and off the field. That is what makes playing here so special!" - Stephanie B., Class of 2022
- Honor
- Virtue
- Humility
The Pennington School is committed to developing individual excellence in all of its students.
Since 1838
"The Pennington Drama community welcomed me on my first day freshman year and has since become my second family. My teachers and peers are so creative and supportive, and challenge me to become the best performer I can."
- Maddy F., Class of 2021

Meet Our Community
We are very proud of our reputation as a school exceptionally devoted to our students' success. But don't just take our word for it--see what our teachers, parents, alumni, and students have to say.



The Pennington Experience Offers You:

40+
Countries Represented on Campus.

6:1
Ratio of Students to Teachers.

40
Advanced placement and honors courses.

100%
Student Participation in Community Service.

13
Average Class Size.

45
Athletic Teams.

50+
Arts Performances Yearly.

525
Students.

150
Special Events Each Year.

45+
Clubs and Activities.
A Glance at Pennington
Featured News

Professional soccer player Alana Cook ’15, who plays for Paris Saint-Germain and the United States women's national soccer team, is having a rapid ascent in her career. The Philadelphia Inquirer recently profiled Cook, and wrote that her success at Pennington “propelled her to star-studded Stanford, a pro career with one of Europe’s giants, and increasing status with the U.S. national team.”

Corinne Coakley ’21 was recently accepted to the ACLU National Advocacy Institute. This year, the high school institute will run virtually from July 19 to 23, and will bring together students from across the country who are interested in social justice advocacy. The program will be an intensive learning experience during which students will explore civil liberties issues, political decision-making, activism, and legal strategy.