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For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 931 students in Pennington, NJ, 24% of all K-12 students in Pennington, NJ are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 62%, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average acceptance rate of 82%.
14% of private schools in Pennington, NJ are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Pennington Private Schools (2026-27)

Laurel School Of Princeton, The Photo
Laurel School Of Princeton, The
Gr: 1-8 | 21 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Special Education School
800 North Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 566-6000
(2)
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The Pennington School Photo
The Pennington School
Gr: 6-12 | 541 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 1
Methodist
112 W Delaware Avenue
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-6128
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Cambridge School Photo
Cambridge School
Gr: K-12 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 8
Special Education School
100 Straube Center Blvd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 730-9553
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Map of Child Development Center Bms
Child Development Center Bms
Gr: K-1 | 65 students
Daycare / Preschool
311 Pennington Rocky Hill Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 818-6200
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The Learning Experience Photo
The Learning Experience
Gr: NS-K | 49 students
Daycare / Preschool
795 Denow Rd Bldg B
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-2300
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Map of Pennington Montessori School
Pennington Montessori School
Gr: K | 27 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Montessori School
4 Tree Farm Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-1331
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The Village Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
15 Yard
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-7877
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Pennington, NJ Private School Trends

7
Private Schools
931
Students
$53,817
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
24%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Pennington)
This State (NJ)
# Schools
7 Schools
1,374 Schools
# Students
931 Students
216,282 Students
% Students of Color
24%
40%
0.60
0.63
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
942 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
15 Students
11,318 Students
% Asian Students
4%
5%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
15,574 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
7%
# Black Students
9 Students
14,112 Students
% Black Students
3%
7%
# White Students
144 Students
116,208 Students
% White Students
41%
54%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
292 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
174 Students
58,607 Students
% of Others Students
49%
27%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
169 Teachers
20,271 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
63%
53%
Average Class Size
12 students
14 students
Average Number of AP Courses
45 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1293
(Out of 1600)
1260
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
29
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$53,817
$17,000
Average % on Financial Aid
33%
27%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$30,000
$16,021
Average Endowment Size
$42.5 million
$59.2 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
62%
82%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Pennington, NJ?
The top ranked private schools in Pennington, NJ include Laurel School Of Princeton, The and The Pennington School.
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 24% minority students, which is lower than the New Jersey private school average of 40%.
What percentage of students in Pennington go to private school?
24% 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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