The Newton School in Sterling, VA serves grades K-5 in the Lower School and grades 6-8 in the Middle School.
It is designed for bright children who can benefit and thrive in a less traditional school environment.
The school offers small class sizes, hands-on, individualized academics, and a lot of physical activity built into the curriculum.
All students participate in at least 60 minutes of intense exercise during the school day in a facility with more than 10,000 square feet of gym space. Our gym space includes a foam pit, sports court, ball pit, trampolines, and more. We believe that integrating movement into the school day helps enhance academic performance, improve physical ability, build self-esteem, and prepare children to better meet life`s challenges.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked VA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,600
- Average class size: 8 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
The Newton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADHD, Anxiety, LD, Dyslexia
Year Founded
2009
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
112 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 30%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
82%
Average Class Size
8 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$30,600
Tuition Notes
Tuition includes all school supplies and field trips.
Summer Program Cost
$500
Summer Program Cost Notes
Discount for Newton students, siblings, or more than 4 weeks.
Admissions Director
Allison Abraham
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Enhancing Minds Through Motion
- Small class sizes Typically 8 students with two teachers in the Lower School and 4-6 students per class in the Middle School. Overall student to teacher ratio 4 to 1.
- Twenty-two full-time faculty. Over 70% have Masters Degrees or higher.
- Guided by the Virginia Standards of Learning for Reading, Writing, Oral Language, Math, Science and Social Studies.
- Additional subjects such as Music, Art, and Drama offered weekly.
- Highly customized and flexible instruction within the classroom to meet the needs of our students.
- Sixty minutes of physical activity, "Movement", integrated into the day, using the 10,000 square feet of gym space including trampolines, a foam pit, a ball pit, sports court and basketball court.
- An integrated Social program, designed and led by a full time Speech and Language Therapist, with each class participating in a social group twice a week.
- Occupational Therapist supporting teachers and students, in the classroom one day per week.
- Organizational skills class taught in all grades. Executive functioning support provided in the classrooms throughout the day.
- Dedicated laptop computers for each student with Google Classroom suite of applications, Kidspiration/Inspiration software and individual online accounts. Computers are kept at school and maintained by IT staff.
- Written communication from teachers to parents sent home every day.
- Weekly field trips including recent trips to The Building Museum, The Kennedy Center, The Reston Zoo, The Air and Space Museum, The Manassas National Battlefield Park, and Adventure Theater at Glen Echo.
- After school activities every day from 3:15-6pm including homework groups, clubs, snacks and movement. Costs not included in tuition.
- Accredited by AdvancED in 2015.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does The Newton School cost?
The Newton School's tuition is approximately $30,600 for private students and $500 for summer students.
What is The Newton School's ranking?
The Newton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Virginia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.
When is the application deadline for The Newton School?
The application deadline for The Newton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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