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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Newtown Square - Marple
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Stratford Friends School Top 21 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (PA)

Newtown Square Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 3,136 students in Newtown Square, PA, 64% of all K-12 students in Newtown Square, PA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Pennsylvania private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
50% of private schools in Newtown Square, PA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Newtown Square Private Schools (2026-27)

Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Newtown Square - Ellis Preserve Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Newtown Square - Ellis Preserve
Gr: NS-K
3841 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 759-1371
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Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Newtown Square - Marple Photo
Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Newtown Square - Marple
Gr: PK-K | 50 students
Daycare / Preschool
906 So. Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7583
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Map of Delaware County Christian School
Delaware County Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 977 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 16
Christian
462 Malin Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-6522
(1)
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Map of The Episcopal Academy
The Episcopal Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,250 students
Sports: 20
Episcopal
1785 Bishop White Drive
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(484) 424-1400
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Garretts Way
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
Daycare / Preschool
395 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 353-7690
(1)
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Map of St. Anastasia School
St. Anastasia School
Gr: PK-8 | 598 students
Catholic
3309 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-6225
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Stratford Friends School
Gr: K-11 | 78 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 3
Special Education School (Friends)
2 Bishop Hollow Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 355-9580
(1)
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Talk School
Gr: Inquire with school | 22 students
Special Education School
6 Campus Blvd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-5566
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Newtown Square, Pennsylvania Private Schools (Closed)

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Springton Lake Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
4102 West Chester Pike
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 356-5610
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Newtown Square, PA Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
3,136
Students
$53,080
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
23%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Newtown Square)
This State (PA)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,233 Schools
# Students
3,136 Students
273,337 Students
% Students of Color
23%
27%
0.60
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
349 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
196 Students
9,350 Students
% Asian Students
6%
3%
# Hispanic Students
42 Students
12,723 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
5%
# Black Students
167 Students
27,067 Students
% Black Students
5%
10%
# White Students
1,699 Students
159,407 Students
% White Students
54%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
253 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
1,031 Students
65,301 Students
% of Others Students
33%
24%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
248 Teachers
24,118 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
72%
54%
Average Class Size
13 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$53,080
$13,234
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
98%
86%
Average Number of Sports
13 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Newtown Square, PA?
The top ranked private schools in Newtown Square, PA include The Episcopal Academy, Stratford Friends School, and Garretts Way.
How many private schools are located in Newtown Square?
8 private schools are located in Newtown Square.
How diverse are private schools in Newtown Square?
Newtown Square private schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Pennsylvania private school average of 27%.
What percentage of students in Newtown Square go to private school?
64% of all K-12 students in Newtown Square are educated in private schools (compared to the PA state average of 14%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Newtown Square?
50% of private schools in Newtown Square are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).
Which private schools in Newtown Square are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Newtown Square include: Chesterbrook Academy Preschool of Newtown Square - Marple vs. Delaware County Christian School

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