For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,899 students in Pennington, NJ (there are 7 private schools, serving 958 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Pennington, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Pennington, NJ are Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino, Stony Brook Elementary School and Toll Gate Grammar School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennington, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Pennington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Pennington, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino
Vocational School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 90-94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1085 Old Trenton Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 586-2129
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
Rank: #22.
Stony Brook Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4006
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Toll Gate Grammar School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
275 So Main Street
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4008
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Timberlane Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
51 S Timberlane Drive
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4004
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #55.
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #66.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
259 Pennington Titusville Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 1,080 students
Rank: #77.
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy
Vocational School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Grades: 9-12
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
Vocational School
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Pennington, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Stephenson Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4000
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Pennington, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Pennington, NJ include Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino, Stony Brook Elementary School and Toll Gate Grammar School.
How many public schools are located in Pennington?
8 public schools are located in Pennington.
What percentage of students in Pennington go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Pennington are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pennington?
Pennington public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Pennington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pennington include: Stony Brook Elementary School vs. Toll Gate Grammar School, Toll Gate Grammar School vs. Stony Brook Elementary School
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