Newcastle Preschool
- Newcastle Preschool is an academic preschool for children ages 3-5.
- Located in the south end of the Salt Lake Valley in Draper Utah, Newcastle Preschool embraces a developmentally appropriate practices model of Early Childhood Education.
- Considered Utah's most comprehensive preschool program, Newcastle has been in operation, at full capacity since 1984.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Students: 370 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Newcastle Preschool places among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 370 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 7% State avg.: 22% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Ten month school year: Aug-June |
| Acceptance Rate | 100% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Larry Jensen |
School Notes
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum for Pre-K (4-5) and Preschool (3-4).
- Curriculum focussed on educating the "Whole Child" includes pre-reading, social development, early math, science, social studies, art, music and vigorous outdoor play.
- State-of- the-art facility: Roomy, bright classrooms, 800 s/f music room, computer lab, unique & creative outdoor playground.
- Outstanding teachers: Newcastle has a stable and well trained teaching staff.
- Three decade history of excellence: Reputed to be the Salt Lake area's most complete preschool experience, Newcastle has been named Best of State Utah several times.
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school to Newcastle Preschool is Juan Diego Catholic High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Pine Ridge Academy At Youth Care Of Utah (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest preschool is Draper KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Draper Grades: 9-12 | 763 students
0.3 miles
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801)984-7661 0.3 9-12
763 - DraperPine Ridge Academy At Youth Care Of UtahAlternative SchoolGrades: 7-12 | 39 students
0.3 miles
12595 Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
(801)572-6989 0.3 7-12
39 - Draper Grades: NS-PK
0.6 miles
12265 South 1190 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801)816-1555 0.6 NS-PK
n/a - DraperGateway AcademyAll-boys | Alternative SchoolGrades: 9-12 | 35 students
0.8 miles
11706 S 700 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801)523-3479 0.8 9-12
35 - DraperSt John The Baptist Catholic Elementary School(Roman Catholic)Grades: PK-5 | 672 students
1 miles
300 E 11800 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801)984-7108 1 PK-5
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