- Aidan P., Class of 2025
Pennington Varsity Boys’ Baseball team members create a standard of excellence that everyone works to achieve. We pull each other up to that standard by supporting each other—no matter what." - Landon H., Class of 2025
- Honor
- Virtue
- Humility
The Pennington School is committed to developing individual excellence in all of its students.
Since 1838
"Exposure to and engagement in the Arts has been critical to my unique experience at Pennington. The arts community at Pennington has allowed me to express my humanity and creativity, learn from my passionate teachers and dynamic peers, and be a part of something that is bigger than myself."
- Norah Y., Class of 2026
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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.
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The Pennington Experience Offers You:
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41
Countries Represented on Campus.
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6:1
Ratio of Students to Teachers.
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43
Advanced placement and honors courses.
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100%
Student Participation in Community Service.
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13
Average Class Size.
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42
Athletic Teams.
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50+
Arts Performances Yearly.
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535
Students.
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150
Special Events Each Year.
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90+
Clubs and Activities.
A Glance at Pennington
Featured News
Talent acquisition executive shares how a strong personal brand can help students stand out from their peers.
Student character creations from the latter half of the 19th century sat down for interviews last week, sharing their historical knowledge and experiences with Mr. Harding.