"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
On Friday, October 13, tribal activist Trinity Norwood delivered a presentation via Zoom to students in the Global Studies program about the history and presence of Indigenous cultures in New Jersey.
Anna Leader, teacher of French and English, is a creative wunderkind. Not only has she won Luxembourg's national literary contest for young authors three times, but her literary translation work has garnered numerous prizes. Most recently, Luxembourg’s national theater commissioned Leader to write a play about the coronavirus pandemic. Her play, Deliver Us, debuted at the Grand Théâtre de Luxembourg in early October to a live, physically-distanced audience.