For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,765 students in Newtown Square, PA (there are 7 private schools, serving 3,058 private students). 37% of all K-12 students in Newtown Square, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Newtown Square, PA are Marple Newtown Sr. High School and Culbertson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newtown Square, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Newtown Square have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Newtown Square, PA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marple Newtown Sr. High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4218
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4218
Grades: 9-12
| 1,245 students
Rank: #22.
Culbertson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3530 Goshen Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Grades: K-5
| 520 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newtown Square, PA?
The top ranked public schools in Newtown Square, PA include Marple Newtown Sr. High School and Culbertson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newtown Square?
2 public schools are located in Newtown Square.
What percentage of students in Newtown Square go to public school?
37% of all K-12 students in Newtown Square are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newtown Square?
Newtown Square public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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