Skip To Main Content

Home

students cheering together for The Pingry School football team, our new jersey private high schools

Latest News

We Love School

We Love School

At Pingry, we give ourselves the freedom to be many things at once.

Profiles Slider

We make space for a thousand ways of thinking, being, and doing. That’s why we’re home to unabashed joy, and a profound sense of purpose.

Class of ‘28

Fiona Hu

16

hours a week playing tennis

1

banana before each match

9

backup racquets in her bag

100

fights a day with little sister

∞

love for her teachers

1

favorite subject: History

Class of ‘28

Madison Titus

100

Mandarin symbols memorized

3

hours a day reading

1

sister at Pingry

0

attention span

27

aces last volleyball season

1

favorite subject: English

Jake

Class of ‘23

Jake Francis

Pingry has provided me with an incredible foundation, with strong academics and great sports programs. I have learned so much from all of my Pingry coaches, teachers, mentors, and teammates that I will carry on to college.”

Pressure? More Like the Pursuit of Happiness

If there is a word to describe Pingry’s former pitching ace, Jake Francis ’23, it would have to be unflappable. Whether out on the pitching mound with the game on the line, or hunched over his books quietly prepping for a test, Jake is unruffled. Unbothered. Where some may get nervous, Jake remains focused. It’s this innate quality of his that was refined during his time at Pingry. His time at Pingry taught him many things, yet chief among them was the importance of seeking out challenging opportunities. “Pingry has provided me with an incredible foundation, with strong academics and great sports programs,” he says. Pingry nurtured his drive to push past temporary failures so he may achieve great things. After all, throwing a 91 mph fastball doesn’t happen on the first try.

Though for Jake, who quite literally threw a perfect game on his first outing at Pingry, it nearly does.

Now starting his baseball career at Villanova University, Jake was accepted into their extremely competitive School of Business. “I have learned so much from all of my Pingry coaches, teachers, mentors, and teammates that I will carry on to college,” he says. “Coach Feltre, Dean Hoepfl, and Mr. Lear have all been such important role models to me. I am really thankful for their guidance and support.” The expectations are high, and so is the workload, yet he is excited by it all.

And, of course, unflappable.

Class of ’30

Samantha Diamond

9

years old when she started golfing

500

frequent flyer miles earned at Mr. Lear’s candy stash

6

days a week golfing

0

lost balls per week

2

favorite subjects: Math and Science

1

favorite food: pizzadilla

Class of ‘27

Leo Reeder

15

countries visited

2

global programs trips

30-50

miles run per week

1

favorite food: meatball sub

2

languages spoken

5 

years at Pingry

Class of ’25

Aadi Stewart

The most fun part of being in Pingry’s productions is getting to work within an incredible community and put on an amazing show for the audience. Knowing that each show will transport the audience to another world is very fulfilling for me and Pingry’s productions always achieve that excellently.”

From the Pingry Stage to the World Stage

From the moment Aadi Stewart stepped onto the stage in Pingry’s 5th grade production of Seussical Jr., he discovered a joy for the stage. That initial spark has only grown stronger with each passing year. “Ever since that first show, I was hooked on theatre and discovered my love for theatrical dramatic arts,” he says. His early experience set the stage for what has become a defining part of his Pingry story.

Since that first production, Aadi has taken on an impressive eight shows at Pingry, each one offering new challenges and creative opportunities. His resume spans Shakespearean classics like Hamlet and Twelfth Night, adventurous tales like Robin Hood and Wendy and Peter Pan, and musicals such as Spring Awakening, Into the Woods, Clue, and Pippin. Each production has pushed him to grow—not only as an actor, but as a collaborator, leader, and a student of the craft.

Behind the curtain, however, his dedication has required grit. “The most challenging part of my journey has probably been the sheer commitment that has been required every year,” he says. “Every show is a massive project and demands hard work for months from the entire cast and crew. Staying late at school for rehearsals has taken up a lot of my time, but the process has taught me that putting in the hours for something like that ends up paying off in the end.” That commitment is evident in every show, where months of preparation, late-night rehearsals, and attention to detail come together to create an often magical and memorable experience.

“The most fun part of being in Pingry’s productions is getting to work within an incredible community and put on an amazing show for the audience,” he says. “Knowing that each show will transport the audience to another world is very fulfilling for me and Pingry’s productions always achieve that excellently.” Regardless of the role Aadi plays onstage, he remains fully committed to putting in the work. As he looks towards his future, he knows the lessons he’s learned from the Pingry stage—discipline, creativity, resilience, and joy—are bound to carry him through his senior year of high school, and onto the world stage and beyond.

Class of ’28

Sophie Pateyuk

4

sports played at Pingry

720

minutes talking a day

1

Açaí bowl a week in the dining hall

5

articles published in The Flex

1

volleyball concussion, 0 regrets (okay, maybe 1 regret...)

6

SAGE gyozas delivered to Ms. Eford each month

Goose Chaser

Parker

4

years old
(32 in dog years)

45

pounds, soaking wet

1,000+

geese chased

∞

days brightened

5

golf cart rides per day

4

big shoes to fill
(we miss you, Finn!)

Paging

Our Identity

At Pingry, excellence contains multitudes.

We’re audacious and creative, empathetic and enterprising, independent-minded and community-oriented, unexpected and uplifting, all at once.

Our Identity

We’re home to everything that makes us original–and everything that brings us together. Our community is both marvelously diverse and remarkably aligned.

Identity Slideshow

01. Our Honor Code is the soul of Pingry.

We care about where you’re going—but we care more about how you get there. Are you acting with compassion and integrity? Are you seeing beyond yourself and showing concern for others? That’s why our student-written Honor Code is a treasured part of our history and a moral compass for today’s Pingry community. 

02. We strike an inspiring balance.

We’re exceptionally attuned to the well-being of our students. We want them to take pleasure and pride in everything they do, even when (perhaps especially when) they struggle or stumble. We help them broaden their experience—exploring the arts, athletics, service, and more—and deepen their sense of stability and possibility. 

03. We're rooted in relationships.

04. Our academic program looks ahead.

Our approach to education is forward-looking and research-driven. Thoughtfully, intentionally, we apply new practices in the classroom, develop new programs, and explore new opportunities that meet the needs of our students and the demands of the wider world. 

05. We strengthen the Pingry culture together.

We’re home to families from 90 different communities, including a significant number of first-generation independent school families. We’re a leader in developing—and supporting—programs that build an inclusive, equitable community. The result is a school culture strengthened every year by smart, enterprising people from a broad range of backgrounds. 

06. We support bright, promising students regardless of their financial circumstances.

A Pingry education makes an immediate impact and has lifelong value. We want that education to be accessible to families from a broad range of backgrounds. That’s why we offer a generous tuition assistance program to support students and families with financial need. 

07. We graduate good people.

Our highest ambition is to prepare students to be good people—people who think critically and work collaboratively, who speak clearly and listen with compassion, who adapt to new information and anticipate new conditions, who attend to their health and to the health of their communities. Our graduates enroll in colleges and universities that meet their ambitions—and they have the courage, the character, and the skills to cultivate a better world. 

Reasons We Love School

Reasons We Love School

A Pingry education asks us to embrace life in its fullness and complexity.

$8.3 million in tuition assistance

 

Friday Night Lights

Robust global programming

Spring Intensives

The Independent Research Team (IRT)

 

The Pottersville Campus

Reasons Popups

$8.3 million in tuition assistance

We recognize that investing in a Pingry education for your child is a significant financial decision and we are dedicated to helping families have access to this opportunity. We believe that socio-economic diversity enriches our community and is critical to our mission to foster compassion, curiosity, and awareness of self and others.

Friday Night Lights

We bleed blue and white. There is nothing quite like that feeling of cheering on the Pingry football team under the lights on Parsons Field each fall. We believe that creating opportunities for connection outside of the regular school day is an essential part of the Pingry experience. 

Robust global programming

To be a Pingry student is to be an explorer. Our ideas are not contained by classroom walls, nor do our connections end at a ZIP code. Our heart is in Pingry, yet adventure awaits in the world at large.

Spring Intensives

We believe that experiences that are academically immersive and intellectually adventurous result in deep and lasting learning and foster a lifelong love of exploration and discovery. Pingry Upper School students engage in this “minimester” academic period lasting two weeks at the end of each academic year.

The Independent Research Team (IRT)

The primary objective of the IRT is to provide Pingry students with the opportunity to engage in scientific inquiry and dive more deeply into topics including molecular biology, biochemistry, physics, and computer science. Students design and conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and present their findings to the Pingry community during Research Week, as well as through a published research journal.

 

The Pottersville Campus

The best of both worlds: we’re a day school with a boarding school campus. Our 83-acre Pottersville Campus boasts 54 dorm rooms, offering Pingry students short-term residential experiences and the advantages of immersive programming—giving our students the rare opportunity to be part of a community of learners who are totally immersed in the task at hand.

Pingry Is Home

Our friendships give us courage, teach us compassion, and broaden our vision. To us, an outstanding education is rooted in authentic relationships across generations.

Pingry Is Home

Raising hands in class
PINGRY IS HOME TO POSSIBILITY

The Pingry experience is so different from the usual regular school routines. Everyday here is unexpected.” Maria, Grade 11

PINGRY IS HOME TO RESILIENCE
PINGRY IS HOME TO RESILIENCE

I feel amazing when I walk in the doors each morning. When I walk in the door it's a new day and I can restart again!” Joshua, Grade 3

PINGRY IS HOME TO HUMAN CONNECTION
PINGRY IS HOME TO HUMAN CONNECTION

At Pingry, you get to try all kinds of things and figure out what you really enjoy. The best part is that you always feel like you belong. There’s a place for everyone here.” Kalia, Grade 8

PINGRY IS HOME TO UNABASHED JOY
PINGRY IS HOME TO UNABASHED JOY

The best part of my school day is learning and playing with my friends. I like trying new subjects and sports because it’s fun to do them together. We learn and laugh together a lot, and that gives me the most joy.” Luke, Grade 3

Raising hands in class
PINGRY IS HOME TO HONOR

I love the people here. Everyone is so supportive of each other. And we have high standards for each other and ourselves.” Kallie Stern ’27

PINGRY IS HOME TO HUMAN CONNECTION
PINGRY IS HOME TO HUMAN CONNECTION

The best part of my day at Pingry is when I walk in the building because everyone greets me with a happy smile. It’s the best way to start my day” Cori, Grade 3

PINGRY IS HOME TO INTEGRITY
PINGRY IS HOME TO INTEGRITY

Lessons at Pingry go beyond the classroom and we are taught that who we are and how we treat others, is just as important as our education. What I love about Pingry is that people lead with integrity not because they want to be recognized, but because they want to be a better person.” Blaise, Grade 8

PINGRY IS HOME TO COURAGE
PINGRY IS HOME TO COURAGE

Pingry is a place where it is encouraged to make mistakes, learn from them, and improve the next time. It's okay to be afraid to fail; it's having the courage to take the risk in spite of that fear that is vital.” Maria, Class of 2023