For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,817 students in 18940, PA (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,239 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 18940, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in 18940, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 18940 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 18940, PA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 18940, PA Public Schools (2025)
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
| 1,623 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
| 634 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
| 578 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
| 687 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
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Newtown Middle School
(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
| 877 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 18940, PA?
The top ranked public schools in 18940, PA include Council Rock High School North, Sol Feinstone Elementary School and Newtown Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 18940?
6 public schools are located in 18940.
What percentage of students in 18940 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 18940 are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in 18940?
18940 public schools minority enrollment is 23% 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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