For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,821 students in Newtown, PA (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,129 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Newtown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%). Newtown has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
The top ranked public schools in Newtown, PA are Council Rock High School North, Sol Feinstone Elementary School and Newtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newtown, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Newtown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newtown, PA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Council Rock High School North
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
62 Swamp Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-1300
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 1,622 students
Rank: #22.
Sol Feinstone Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1090 Eagle Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2400
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2400
Grades: K-6
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Newtown Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1 Wrights Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2200
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2200
Grades: K-6
| 590 students
Rank: #44.
Goodnoe Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
298 Frost Lane
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2100
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2100
Grades: K-6
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Wrightstown Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
729 Penns Park Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2300
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2300
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
Newtown MiddleSchool
(Math: 51% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 Richboro Rd
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2600
Newtown, PA 18940
(215) 944-2600
Grades: 7-8
| 826 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newtown, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Newtown, PA include Council Rock High School North, Sol Feinstone Elementary School and Newtown Elementary School. Newtown has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Pennsylvania.
How many public schools are located in Newtown, PA?
6 public schools are located in Newtown, PA.
What percentage of students in Newtown, PA go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Newtown, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newtown, PA?
Newtown, PA public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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