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By 1885, international students had arrived at Pennington. Students from South America, Asia, and Europe came to Pennington for an education in English before enrolling at American universities.
Our student body represents over twenty different religions and over 40 different countries and their cultures.
Over 40 AP and honors courses offered.
The Pennington School offer two certificate programs: Applied Science Certificate Program and Global Studies Certificate Program.
The Pennington School is an independent coeducational school for students in grades 6 through 12, offering both day and boarding programs, with boarding beginning in 8th grade. Having welcomed international students since 1885, we offer ELL/ESL, a popular host family program that pairs international boarding students with local day families, and a full-time Director of International Students who facilitates airport transfers, I-20 applications, and other important logistical support. Founded in 1838, Pennington values both tradition and innovation, and is firmly rooted in a whole-student character development focusing on our core values: Honor, Virtue, and Humility. The school's long and proud history of inclusive practices has built a truly diverse and welcoming community. Pennington offers 40 Honors/AP classes and graduates about 100-110 seniors a year--85% of whom gain admittance to their top choice college. In recent years, we have developed forward thinking certificate programs that offer students opportunities to dive deeper into Global Studies, Applied Sciences (Pre-engineering and/or Computer Programming), and Social Entrepreneurship (in conjunction with The University of Pennsylvania). Our Horizon Internship Program helps Seniors gain invaluable hands-on experiences in an impressive range of professions all over the world! The town of Pennington has been called "the safest in NJ" and offers many conveniences within a 1-5 minute walk. The campus is just 10 minutes from Princeton, an hour to either NYC and Philadelphia, and easily accessible to international airports. The location also lends itself to wonderful educational and recreational opportunities that make it easy to offer fun and dynamic weekend activities.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$83,433
Enrollment
535
International Students
15%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
77%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:6
Endowment
$50 million
AP
20
Average SAT Score
1261
Average ACT Score
27
Class Size
13
Boarding %
35
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2026)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 2 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 1 |
| #20 | University of California: Los Angeles | 1 |
| #23 | Georgetown University | 1 |
| #25 | Carnegie Mellon University | 1 |
| #25 | University of Virginia | 1 |
| LAC #5 | Wellesley College | 1 |
| #27 | University of Southern California | 2 |
| #28 | New York University | 5 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2025-2026)Number of students who took AP tests
156
Number of tests taken
375
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AP Courses
(20)Total AP Students – 163; # of Exams – 411; AP Students with a 3+ Score – 142; % of Total AP students with a 3+ score – 87.12
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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German Language and Culture
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Macroeconomics
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Music Theory
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Biology
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Calculus AB
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Calculus BC
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German Language and Culture
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Macroeconomics
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Music Theory
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Chemistry
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English Language and Composition
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English Literature and Composition
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European History
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Latin
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United States Government and Politics
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United States History
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Computer Science A
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Microeconomics
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Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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French Language and Culture
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
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Discrete Math
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Data Structures & Algorithms - Honors
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Senior Seminar in Theatre–Honors
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Multivariable Calculus
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History: Honors Thesis Seminar
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English: Literary Thesis Seminar
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Field Hockey
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Golf
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Aerospace and Aviation Club
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Animal Rights Club
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Art Club
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Biology Club
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Book Club
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Campus Guides
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Aerospace and Aviation Club
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Animal Rights Club
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Art Club
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Biology Club
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Book Club
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Campus Guides
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Campus Ministry Club
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Chess Club
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Community Service
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Computer Science Competition Club
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Chorus
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Dramatic Society
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East Asian Student Union
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Fall Play
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Fashion Club
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French Club
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German Club
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History Club
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Investment Club
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Jazz Band
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Junior Proctors
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Latin Club
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Learning Difference Alliance
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Math Competition Club
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Model United Nations
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Odyssey of the Mind (Middle School)
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Orchestra
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Our Minds Matter
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Peer Leaders
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Pennington Jewish Community
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Pennington Singers
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The Penntonian (newspaper)
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Philosophy Club
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Pit Band
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Private Instrumental/Voice lessons
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PSCFit
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Red Cross Club
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Science Competition Club
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SoundProof (a cappella)
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South Asian Student Society
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Spanish Club
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Sports Statistics Club
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Spring Play (Upper and Middle School plays)
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Student Ambassadors
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Student Government
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Technology Club
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Treble Tones
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Winter Musical
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Black Student Union
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Dance Team
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Debate Club
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DEI Council
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E-Sports
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Neurodiversity Alliance
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Film Club
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Fishing Club
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Formula 1 Racing Enthusiasts
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Girls for Business
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Green Team
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Hack Club/Computer Club
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Hall Prefects
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Hispalatinos (Hispanic and Latino Affinity Group)
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Intersectional Feminism Club
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Medical and Healthcare Club
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Muslim Student Alliance
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Open Studio: Visual Art
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Pennington Music Collective
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Pennyroyal (literary magazine)
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Penseman (yearbook)/Photography
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Play with Purpose
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Poetry and Creative Writing Club
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Railway Club
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SEED (Entrepreneurship Development)
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Ski Club
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Social Media Club
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Spectrum (LGBTQ+/ally group)
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Sports Business Club
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STEM Malawi Clubs
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Surf and Skate Club
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Tech/Costume Crews
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Women in STEM Solving Problems (WISSP)
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Women's Workout Club
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Yoga
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Arts
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Drawing
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Ceramics
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Photography
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Video Production
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Drama
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Acting
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Drawing
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Ceramics
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Photography
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Video Production
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Drama
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Acting
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Directing
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Vocal
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Music
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Music Theory
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Art
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Design
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Scene Study
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Music Technology
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Theater
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Art History
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Filmmaking
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Studio Art
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Visual Arts
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Review(s)
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Overall Rating
Overall Rating
Anonymous User (Professionals)
01/13/2026
5 / 5
Perfect location and caring team
Anonymous User (Parent)
05/30/2025
5 / 5
My husband and I both attended private schools in the area, and assumed our kids would attend one of those. Then, we visited The Pennington School, and our entire family felt so seen. Now, our two boys are there (a middle schooler and an upper schooler) and it is by far the best decision we've ever made. The boys are not only excited to be at school everyday, but they are passionate about what they're learning, the books they're reading, and the interactive ways the material is taught. The teachers, administrators, students, and parents, are just so unique, and there's something so incredibly magical about The Pennington School. It's such a gift to be a part of this community.
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Anonymous User (Student)
05/05/2025
5 / 5
The Pennington School is filled in love, diversity, and respect. I am an international student who came from China, and I have participated in The Pennington Community two years. During these 2 years, I have learned a lot useful skills and abilities, and viewed various new things for me. I am a boarder in The Pennington School, teachers are literally my back up, they are the first one who support me, help me, when I face the problems. I believe this is why my parents were so willing to send me over from the other side of the earth to Pennington School without any hesitation. Since I came to The Pennington School, I can see a lot opportunities of trying new things and view various perspectives of studying, that literally built my critical thinkings and skills of put words into action. I show great fondness toward photography and teachers around the campus provide me with opportunities to take photos of our beautiful campus and the diversity in our community.
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Anonymous User (Parent)
05/03/2025
5 / 5
Pennington has been a spectacular experience for my two boys. They have had a great education, made wonderful friends from four continents, and connected with amazing mentors. The diversity of the international community has expanded their horizons and helped them build skills for working with peers from all backgrounds.
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Frequently Ask Questions about The Pennington School
Tell me a bit about The Pennington School.
The Pennington School is Co-ed private boarding school located in New Jersey, US. It was founded 1838 , and currently has about 535 students, 15.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.pennington.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.pennington.org.
Does The Pennington School have rigorous academic requirements?
The Pennington School is offering 20 AP courses.
The Pennington School also have 77% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The Pennington School also have 77% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The Pennington School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 14.66% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 10.34% go to top 25, and about 4.31% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The Pennington School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The Pennington School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for The Pennington School?
The total fee for The Pennington School in 2024 is
$83,433 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admiss@pennington.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admiss@pennington.org .
Where is The Pennington School located?
The Pennington School is located in the State of New Jersey of USA.
How popular is The Pennington School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The Pennington School is among the most popular schools, within top 27 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The Pennington School has been favorited by 968 users.
Also The Pennington School has been favorited by 968 users.
How do I complete an application for The Pennington School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The Pennington School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Pennington School’s official site: http://www.pennington.org or call them at 609-737-6128.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The Pennington School’s official site: http://www.pennington.org or call them at 609-737-6128.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The Pennington School?
Yes, here are few:
The Hun School of Princeton, The Lawrenceville School and Princeton International School of Mathematics and Science.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The Pennington School?
The overall rating for The Pennington School is A+.
The section ratings of The Pennington School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The Pennington School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
A+ for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
A for Students and Parents reviews
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