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The Pennington School tuition & admissions

Pennington, NJGrades 6–12Boarding, coedReligious affiliationpennington.org

Tuition 2026-27

$55,965

Highest grade band

Application deadline

January 15

2027

Students

537

6 students per teacher

Admission test

Varies by grade

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDay
6-8$48,687
9-12$55,965

Financial aid: $8,837,026 to 133 students (about $66,444 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry grades6, 9
Admission test, grades 6-8No test
Admission test, grades 9-12ISEE or SSAT
InterviewRequired
Apply throughschool portal (SAO also accepted)
Application fee$50
DeadlineJanuary 15, 2027
Decisions released—
College results, class of 2027
Seniors108
Go to a 4-year college100%
SAT (middle 50%)1268 avg
ACT (middle 50%)29 avg
AP courses19
AP exams scored 3+94%
National Merit semifinalists—
School facts
Students537
Teachers (full-time equivalent)92
Students per teacher5.8
School days per year170
Endowment$51,941,320 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$41,880,324 (2024)
Head of school pay$664,504
Where graduates went to college (2022-2026)

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From the school's college counseling profile.

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    The Pennington School FAQ
    How much is The Pennington School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at The Pennington School is $48,687 for grades 6-8; $55,965 for grades 9-12, per the school's website.
    Does The Pennington School require the ISEE or SSAT?
    It depends on the grade: no test for grades 6-8; the ISEE or SSAT for grades 9-12.
    When is the The Pennington School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is January 15, 2027. Families apply through school portal (SAO also accepted).
    What are The Pennington School's average SAT scores?
    The Pennington School students averaged 1268 on the SAT, per the school profile.
    Does The Pennington School offer financial aid?
    Yes. The Pennington School reported $8,837,026 in financial aid to 133 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend The Pennington School?
    The Pennington School enrolls 537 students in grades 6–12, with about 6 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

    Sources: tuition and admissions from pennington.org (checked Oct 2026); enrollment from the NCES Private School Survey 2023-24; finances from the 2024 IRS Form 990. “—” means we couldn't find it.

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