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"Pennington is such a friendly and welcoming place; I felt I had been there forever in just my first week." Read more.
- Chloe B., Class of 2022
- Chloe B., Class of 2022
"Pennington has really helped me to become a more independent student and a strong advocate for myself." Read More.- Micah B., Class of 2024
"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
"Pennington is helping prepare me for the future, both academically and socially." Read More. - Ricky L., Class of 2023
"Everyone at Pennington is so welcoming. It felt like home instantly for me." Read more.- Matthew C., 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
Nineteen Pennington School students competed in the year-long American Computer Science League (ACSL) contest, which tests students from all over the world on computer science concepts. The team, which competes in the highly competitive Senior 3 division, tied for the silver medal with one other school and finished only two points behind the first-place team.
The Pennington School held a graduation ceremony on June 10 for 36 students completing studies in its Middle School. After an invocation from Head of Middle School Chrissie Knight, Head of School William S. Hawkey presented opening remarks.