The Pingry Lower School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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About the School

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 (26-27)

Top Ranked NJ School
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 288 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

The Pingry Lower School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New Jersey for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Pingry Lower School
Kind	32
1	32
2	48
3	48
4	64
5	64

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Kindergarten to grade 5 enrollment rises from 32 in kindergarten to 64 in grades 4 and 5.

Year Founded

1861

Student Body

Total Students

288 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 40%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

8:1

National avg.: 11:1

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

State or regional independent school association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$38,000

Application URL

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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.

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 and Oldest founding date.

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

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Date

Diwali | School Closed (ALL) | No School Activities

November 08, 2026 (Sunday)

Thanksgiving Break | School Closed (ALL) | US Activities/Athletics May Continue

November 21, 2026 (Saturday)

Thanksgiving Break | School Closed (ALL) | US Activities/Athletics May Continue

November 22, 2026 (Sunday)

Thanksgiving Break | School Closed (ALL) | US Activities/Athletics May Continue

November 23, 2026 (Monday)

Thanksgiving Break | School Closed (ALL) | US Activities/Athletics May Continue

November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Essex County, NJ is $24,352 for elementary schools and $30,206 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Essex County, NJ is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).