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#102 of 873 private schools in PA

Top 12% of private schools

Chesterbrook Academy

Elementary School · Newtown, PA

A private elementary school in Newtown, PA serving grades Pre-K – TK.

Private

51 MARIGOLD DR, Newtown, PA 18940

  • 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in PA.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio1.6:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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School Day Length10 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,840
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index42%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C-2.3 / 10
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Enrollment32
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in PA

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Chesterbrook Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average355/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Newtown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$157,591

Median home value

$623,300

Median rent

$2,227/mo

College educated

67.1%

Homeownership

86%

Poverty rate

3.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18940; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White75.0%
Two or More12.5%
Asian6.2%
Black3.1%
Hispanic3.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Chesterbrook Academy is listed in Newtown, PA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Chesterbrook Academy

Chesterbrook Academy is a private elementary school in Newtown, PA, serving approximately 32 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 1.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #102 of 873 private schools in PA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chesterbrook Academy

What grades does Chesterbrook Academy serve?

Chesterbrook Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.

How many students attend Chesterbrook Academy?

Chesterbrook Academy has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesterbrook Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Chesterbrook Academy is 1.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Chesterbrook Academy rank in PA?

Chesterbrook Academy ranks #102 of 873 private schools in PA.

What is Chesterbrook Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Chesterbrook Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Chesterbrook Academy a private school?

Yes, Chesterbrook Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Chesterbrook Academy a religious school?

No, Chesterbrook Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
32
Gender Split
59% M / 41% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
1.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
184 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Bucks County
Area population (ZIP 18940)
29,797
Area average commute
32.6 min
Area median age
45.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18940; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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