Council Rock School District

30 N Chancellor St
Newtown, PA 18940
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Council Rock School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,391 students in Council Rock School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Council Rock School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 56% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
14 Schools
2,931 Schools
# Students
10,391 Students
1,666,263 Students
# Teachers
765 Teachers
124,167 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Council Rock School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (PA)
#41 out of 685 school districts
(Top 10%)
65%
38%
74%
55%
71%
57%
97%
87%
(2022-23)
10.9%
23.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
16%
% Black
1%
14%
% White
81%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $24,814 is higher than the state median of $23,730. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,843 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (PA)
Total Revenue
$258 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$248 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,814
$23,730
Spending / Student
$23,843
$23,152

Best Council Rock School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newtown Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Wrights Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2200
Gr: K-6 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Sol Feinstone Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1090 Eagle Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2400
Gr: K-6 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Goodnoe Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
298 Frost Lane
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2100
Gr: K-6 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
420 E Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1600
Gr: K-6 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Wrightstown Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
729 Penns Park Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2300
Gr: K-6 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Newtown Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
116 Richboro Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2600
Gr: 7-8 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Council Rock High School North
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
62 Swamp Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Council Rock High School South
(Math: 51% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2002 Rock Way
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,921 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
597 Beverly Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1500
Gr: K-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Rolling Hills Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
340 Middle Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2000
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 E Holland Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-2700
Gr: 7-8 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1212.
Maureen M Welch Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 New Road
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1800
Gr: K-6 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Churchville Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 New Rd
Southampton, PA 18966
(215) 944-1700
Gr: K-6 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Richboro Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
125 Upper Holland Rd
Richboro, PA 18954
(215) 944-1900
Gr: K-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Council Rock School District?
Council Rock School District manages 14 public schools serving 10,391 students.
What is the rank of Council Rock School District?
Council Rock School District is ranked #42 out of 677 school districts in Pennsylvania (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Council Rock School District?
81% of Council Rock School District students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Council Rock School District?
Council Rock School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What is Council Rock School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,843 is higher than the state median of $23,152. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 10,391 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in PA)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65% (Top 5%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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