Fast Facts - The Pennington School

Grades 6-12; Boarding 8-12

The Pennington School

About Us
Fast Facts
An overview of all we have to offer
Our Mission
How we develop individual excellence in all of our students
Academics
Middle School
Grades 6-8 enjoy a small school environment with all the big opportunities of our exceptional high school
Upper School
Grades 9-12 develop individual excellence through a vigorous college-preparatory program
Admission
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Application information for Middle School, Upper School, International Students, and the Edmund V. Cervone Center for Learning.
Why Pennington?
The Pennington experience is about striving for individual excellence.
Boarding
Boarding School Life
Our residential community consists of approximately 125 students and more than half of our faculty
Host International Program
The program matches international students with families of current Pennington day students
Arts
Philosophy
All of our students have opportunities to explore their creativity in music, drama, and visual arts.
Silva Gallery of Art
A showcase gallery presenting the works of renowned visual artists
Athletics
Teams and Contacts
Find out more about our 42 teams in three seasons.
Aquatics Program
Join the team, take lessons, or improve your skills in our beautiful indoor aquatics center.
Community
Parents
All current parents need to know can be found here.
Alumni

Check out the latest alumni information!
Support
The Pennington Fund
Every gift makes a difference. Make yours today!
Planned Giving
Planned gifts significantly bolster the endowment needed to keep The Pennington School competitive and deliver on our core values of honor, virtue, and humility.

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The Heart of Pennington Day

February 14, 2025

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Campus-wide

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NO CLASSES/OFFICES CLOSED: Presidents' Day

February 17, 2025

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Applied Science Speaker: Daniel Shungu

February 21, 2025

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Wesley Forum - Yen Building

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Grades 9 and 10 Family Pre-College Night

February 23, 2025

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Zoom Webinar

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Fast Facts about The Pennington School, one of the top boarding and day schools in New Jersey.

Aerial view of students playing piano.

Outside view of Kenneth Kai Tai Yen Humanities Building at dusk.

Students surrounding a whiteboard smiling and writing.