For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,415 students in Pennington, NJ.
The top ranked public high schools in Pennington, NJ are Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino, Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy and Hopewell Valley Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pennington, NJ public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 47% statewide average). High schools in Pennington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Jersey public high schools.
Pennington, NJ public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hopewell Valley Central High School, with 89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pennington, NJ (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 119 students
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
Magnet 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
| 1,079 students
Rank: #44.
Mercer County Technical School Culinary Arts Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 109 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcvs Arthur R. Sypek Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
129 Bull Run Road
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-9784
Grades: 9-12
| 2 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 high schools in Pennington, NJ?
The top ranked public high schools in Pennington, NJ include Mcvs Assunpink Shared Time Center/rubino, Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy and Hopewell Valley Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Pennington?
5 public high schools are located in Pennington.
What is the racial composition of students in Pennington?
Pennington public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
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