The Pingry Lower School in Short Hills, NJ, serves 288 co–ed students in kindergarten through grade 5 within a suburban community.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by 35 teachers for its elementary program.
As a nonsectarian private elementary school, The Pingry Lower School is a member of a state or regional independent school association.
Approximately 50% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting diversity within the Short Hills area.
The Pingry Lower School ranks in the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for having one of the largest student bodies among comparable schools.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked NJ School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Pingry Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
288 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
50%
State avg.: 40%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
K-5:$44,635
6-8:$50,586
9-12:$52,561
Application URL
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2000
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Pingry Lower School often compared to?
The Pingry Lower School is often viewed alongside schools like Far Brook School by visitors of our site.
Who are famous alumni from The Pingry Lower School?
The Pingry Lower School famous alumni include: John Doe - Nobel Laureate - 2000.
What is The Pingry Lower School's ranking?
The Pingry Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Pingry Lower School?
The application deadline for The Pingry Lower School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Calendar
View the The Pingry Lower School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School (ALL)
September 03, 2026 (Thursday)
Labor Day | School Closed (ALL) | US Athletics May Continue
September 07, 2026 (Monday)
Rosh Hashanah | School Closed (ALL) | No School Activities
September 12, 2026 (Saturday)
Yom Kippur | School Closed (ALL) | No School Activities
September 21, 2026 (Monday)
Upper School Open House
September 30, 2026 (Wednesday)
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Popular comparisons: The Pingry Lower School vs. Far Brook School
People that viewed The Pingry Lower School also viewed these schools: Far Brook School, Aquinas Academy, Montclair Cooperative School, The Montclair Kimberley Academy and The Montessori Childrens Academy.
The nearest high school to The Pingry Lower School is Kent Place School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is The Montessori Childrens Academy (0.5 miles away)
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52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
8.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
110 S Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 751 students
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1418 Pleasant Valley Way
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
West Orange, NJ 07052
(973) 602-3600
3.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 453 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
8.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
388 South Livingston Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-1587
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 248 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
65 Chestnut Street
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 783-4955
8.5 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
201 Valley Road
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
Montclair, NJ 07042
(973) 746-9800
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,046 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Winston School of Short Hills ![The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.]( "The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.")
Special Program Emphasis
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Rabbi Barry High SchoolGreene Ecc At Temple Bnai Jeshurun
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1025 S Orange Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3177
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3177
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 323 students
Superkids
Daycare / Preschool
2 Broad St
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 598-8383
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 598-8383
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
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42 Norwood Avenue
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-0900
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 640 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1 Beverly Rd
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1084
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 273-1084
2.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 376 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
44 Blackburn Road
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 522-8100
2.4 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 323 students Avg. class size: 61 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition listed
110 S Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
Livingston, NJ 07039
(862) 437-8100
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 751 students
91 South Orange Avenue
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
Livingston, NJ 07039
(973) 992-7000
2.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 673 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Winston School of Short Hills ![The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.]( "The Winston School of Short Hills Photo - At The Winston School of Short Hills, we focus on helping students to overcome some of the difficulties in school due to language-based learning differences, such as Dyslexia, executive functioning difficulties, and Dysgraphia. We strive to create a comfortable educational environment based on understanding our students' challenges and strengths.")
Special Program Emphasis
30 East Lane
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-4114
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 85 students Avg. class size: 5 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
St. Rose of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
52 Short Hills Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 227 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
200 Hartshorn Drive
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 258-1400
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 155 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
52 Great Hills Road
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3442
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 243 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Rabbi Barry High SchoolGreene Ecc At Temple Bnai Jeshurun
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
1025 S Orange Ave
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3177
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3177
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 323 students
Superkids
Daycare / Preschool
2 Broad St
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 598-8383
Summit, NJ 07901
(908) 598-8383
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
St. Rose of Lima Academy
(Catholic)
52 Short Hills Avenue
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
Short Hills, NJ 07078
(973) 379-3973
1.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 179 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Hillsborough High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
466 Raider Boulevard
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9364.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Hillsborough Township Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
435 Route 206
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9364.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 467 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Woods Road Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 South Woods Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9364.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Auten Road Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
281 Auten Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9364.4 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 1,112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Triangle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 South Triangle Road
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
Hillsborough, NJ 08844
(908) 431-6600
9364.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 362 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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