St. Andrew School Photo - Large spacious campus

Best Newtown Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 2,295 students in Newtown, PA (there are 6 public schools, serving 4,817 public students). 32% of all K-12 students in Newtown, PA are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The top-ranked private schools in Newtown, PA include St. Andrew School, Newtown Friends School, and George School.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
36% of private schools in Newtown, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

Top-Ranked Newtown Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Newtown Friends School
Newtown Friends School Photo
(Friends)
(10)
1450 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2225
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
George School
George School Photo
(Friends)
1690 Newtown Langhorne Road
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-6547
Gr: 9-12 | 544 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Andrew School
St. Andrew School Photo - Large spacious campus
(Catholic)
51 Wrights Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-2685
Gr: PK-8 | 715 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 23 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Childs World
Daycare / Preschool
2147 S Eagle Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 504-8100
Gr: PK-K | 64 students
Chesterbrook Academy
Daycare / Preschool
51 Marigold Dr
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-8735
Gr: PK-K | 144 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
119 Pheasant Run
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-8844
Gr: PK-K | 157 students
Montessori Community School Of Newtown
Montessori School
6 Penns Trl
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 493-2222
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Newtown KinderCare
Newtown KinderCare Photo - One of your infants exploring the water.
Daycare / Preschool
9 Pheasant Run
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-9858
Gr: NS-PK | 95 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Shir Ami Early Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Jewish)
101 Richboro Newtown Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 968-6255
Gr: PK-K | 163 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 3
Springtime School
Special Education School
170 Seventh Ron Suite 100
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 579-0670
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students
Ymca Of Bucks County Of New Town
Daycare / Preschool
99 Barclay St
Newtown, PA 18940
(267) 759-6665
Gr: PK-K | 34 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Newtown, Pennsylvania

Newtown, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
207 Penns Trail
Newtown, PA 18940
(267) 800-0102
Gr: 1-6 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Newtown)
This State (PA)
# Schools
11 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,295 Students
274,014 Students
% Average Students of Color
20%
27%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
200 Teachers
23,928 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
66%
53%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,867
$14,817
Average % on Financial Aid
32%
45%
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.60
# American Indian Students
31 Students
350 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
45 Students
9,516 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
12,745 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
112 Students
27,506 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,401 Students
160,038 Students
% White Students
60%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
254 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
686 Students
64,290 Students
% of Others Students
30%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
15 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Newtown, PA?
The top-ranked private schools in Newtown, PA include St. Andrew School, Newtown Friends School, and George School.
How many private schools are located in Newtown?
11 private schools are located in Newtown.
How diverse are private schools in Newtown?
Newtown private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Newtown go to private school?
32% of all K-12 students in Newtown are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newtown?
36% of private schools in Newtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Friends and Catholic).

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