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 (2021)
- 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.: 23% |
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 S 1190 E
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) 984-7116 1 PK-5
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