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Newcastle Preschool

12257 S 800 E Draper, UT 84020

Tel: (801) 553-0622

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked UT School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 370 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

Newcastle Preschool Photo #1 - Newcastle Pre-K students participate in daily writing activities

Newcastle Preschool Photo #2 - Newcastle students participate in a variety of beginning reading activities

Newcastle Preschool Photo #3 - Newcastle Preschool has a large, unique outdoor playground where children participate in daily vigorous excercise

Newcastle Preschool Photo #4 - Learning takes place at Newcastle Preschool both inside and out every day

Newcastle Preschool Photo #5 - Creative Art is a way to develop fine motor skills and creativity at Newcastle Preschool

Newcastle Preschool Photo #6 - Newcastle Preschool has an outstanding, daily music program where concepts can be taught in way that children retain.

Newcastle Preschool Photo #7 - Newcastle Preschool has inviting, spacious classrooms

Newcastle Preschool Photo #8 - Newcastle preschool students perform twice annually for parents, siblings and grandparents

Newcastle Preschool Photo #9 - A Newcastle Preschool Classroom

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked UT School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool
Enrollment: 370 students
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 12 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Newcastle Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:

School Facts

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

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

1984

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

370 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

40 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

12 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Ten month school year: Aug-June

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Larry Jensen

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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.

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.

Source: Verified school update

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What schools are Newcastle Preschool often compared to?

Newcastle Preschool is often viewed alongside schools like Bell Canyon Montessori School, Dancing Moose Montessori River Park by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Newcastle Preschool?

The acceptance rate of Newcastle Preschool is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.

What is Newcastle Preschool's ranking?

Newcastle Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Newcastle Preschool?

The application deadline for Newcastle Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Salt Lake County, UT is $10,892 for elementary schools and $14,736 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Salt Lake County, UT is 75% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).