For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 958 students in Pennington, NJ (there are 8 public schools, serving 2,899 public students). 25% of all K-12 students in Pennington, NJ are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The top ranked private schools in Pennington, NJ include The Pennington School and Laurel School Of Princeton, The.
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 77%.
14% of private schools in Pennington, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
Top Ranked Pennington Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Pennington School![The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12. The Pennington School Photo - Founded in 1838, The Pennington School is an independent, coeducational school serving day and boarding students in grades 6 through 12.]()

(Methodist)
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Special Education School
100 Straube Center Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
Gr: 1-12 | 137 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 6 Tuition listed
Child Development Center Bms
Daycare / Preschool
311 Pennington Rocky Hill Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 818-6200
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 818-6200
Gr: K-1 | 65 students
The Learning Experience![The Learning Experience Photo - We're proud to announce our center has earned the distinction of "Center of Excellence" for 2018. We look forward to continuing to provide premier childcare solutions and top-rated early education programs for our community in 2019 and beyond! A big thanks to our teachers and staff for making our center an excellent place for our little ones to learn, play, and grow every single day! #LearnPlayGrow The Learning Experience Photo - We're proud to announce our center has earned the distinction of "Center of Excellence" for 2018. We look forward to continuing to provide premier childcare solutions and top-rated early education programs for our community in 2019 and beyond! A big thanks to our teachers and staff for making our center an excellent place for our little ones to learn, play, and grow every single day! #LearnPlayGrow]()

Daycare / Preschool
795 Denow Rd Bldg B
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-2300
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-2300
Gr: NS-K | 49 students Tuition listed
Pennington Montessori School
Montessori School
4 Tree Farm Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-1331
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-1331
Gr: K | 27 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
The Village Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
15 Yard
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-7877
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-7877
Gr: PK-K | 118 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Pennington, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Pennington, NJ include The Pennington School and Laurel School Of Princeton, The.
How many private schools are located in Pennington?
7 private schools are located in Pennington.
How diverse are private schools in Pennington?
Pennington private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Pennington go to private school?
25% of all K-12 students in Pennington are educated in private schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Pennington?
14% of private schools in Pennington are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).
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