For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,437 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 48% (versus the New Jersey public high school average of 29%), 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 95%, which is more than the New Jersey average of 91%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hopewell Valley Central High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Jersey or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Pennington, NJ (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 7-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Mercer County Technical School Stem Academy
Vocational School
(Math: 40-49% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Valley Central High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
259 Pennington Titusville Rd
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Pennington, NJ 08534
(609) 737-4003
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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
Gr: 11-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Jersey public high schools average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
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