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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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