"Everyone at Pennington is so welcoming. It felt like home instantly for me." Read more.- Matthew C., Class of 2021
"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
"I will always remember the NJISAA Prep A State Championship soccer game my senior year, when I scored the go-ahead goal and got to celebrate the amazing win with my teammates." - Mary G., Class of 2019
- Honor
- Virtue
- Humility
The Pennington School is committed to developing individual excellence in all of its students.
Since 1838
"Pennington Drama has been an essential part of my life since I began here in sixth grade. Little did I know that theatre would provide the most important developmental and inspiring areas in my years at Pennington. I have been constantly encouraged to explore the unknown, to challenge norms, and to reach higher."- Julia W., Class of 2019
"Pennington is helping prepare me for the future, both academically and socially." Read More. - Ricky L., Class of 2023
"Pennington has not only prepared me academically for college but also for life in the real world. The lessons you are taught here extend outside the classroom and you will carry them with you forever." Read More.- Logan H., Class of 2020
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
Madeline Fox, a junior at The Pennington School, was selected as one of only nine winners out of 2,300 entries in The New York Times “Fifth Annual Student Review Contest for High Schoolers.” In addition to the nine winners, the judges also picked eight runners-up and 18 honorable mentions. Of those 18 honorable mentions, two Pennington School juniors were also selected for their creative pieces.
For the second year in a row, The Pennington School’s literary magazine, Pennyroyal, has received a “Superior” rating by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE)’s Recognizing Excellence in Art and Literary Magazines (REALM) Award contest.