For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,472 students in Pennington, NJ.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pennington, NJ are Stony Brook Elementary School, Toll Gate Grammar School and Timberlane Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennington, NJ public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the New Jersey public elementary school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pennington have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Jersey public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary school average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pennington, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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 elementary schools in Pennington, NJ?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pennington, NJ include Stony Brook Elementary School, Toll Gate Grammar School and Timberlane Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pennington?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pennington.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennington?
Pennington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public elementary schools average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Pennington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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