Excellent
#59 of 873 private schools in PA
Top 7% of private schools
Newtown Friends School
Elementary School
1450 NEWTOWN LANGHORNE RD, Newtown, PA 18940
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
263
Student-Teacher
6.9:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Pennsylvania private schools
#59 of 873
In Newtown
#1 of 4
public schools
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About Newtown Friends School
Newtown Friends School is a private elementary school in Newtown, PA. Newtown Friends School serves approximately 263 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Newtown Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 873 private schools in PA.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 6.9:1 students to teachers, Newtown Friends School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Newtown Friends School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Newtown Friends School compares to the 5 public schools in Newtown, PA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Newtown
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Newtown Friends School (this school) | 8.2 |
| Newtown MS | 7.6 |
| Council Rock HS North | 9.0 |
| Goodnoe El Sch | 9.2 |
| Newtown El Sch | 9.1 |
| Sol Feinstone El Sch | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1450 NEWTOWN LANGHORNE RD, Newtown, PA 18940
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Newtown Friends School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Goodnoe El Sch (rated 9.2/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Newtown El Sch (rated 9.1/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Hillcrest El Sch (rated 8.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby Holland), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Newtown, see our Newtown schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BRIGHT HORIZONS AT ST. MARY CHILD DEV.CENTER Langhorne | 0.6 mi | — |
| SHIR AMI EARLY LEARNING CENTER Newtown | 1.5 mi | — |
| A CHILDS WORLD Newtown | 1.7 mi | — |
| THE GODDARD SCHOOL Newtown | 1.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Goodnoe El Sch Newtown | 1.8 mi | 9.2 |
| Newtown MS Newtown | 1.7 mi | 7.6 |
| Council Rock HS North Newtown | 1.8 mi | 9.0 |
| SPRINGTIME SCHOOL Newtown | 1.6 mi | — |
| MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF NEWTOWN Newtown | 1.9 mi | — |
| Maple Point MS Langhorne | 1.7 mi | 4.2 |
| BREEZY POINT DAY SCHOOL Langhorne | 2.1 mi | — |
| Rolling Hills El Sch Holland | 2.0 mi | 7.3 |
| Hillcrest El Sch Holland | 2.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Holland MS Holland | 2.3 mi | 8.3 |
| WOODS SERVICES Langhorne | 2.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Council Rock HS South Holland | 2.4 mi | 8.5 |
| ST ANDREW SCHOOL Newtown | 3.2 mi | 5.9 |
| Newtown El Sch Newtown | 3.2 mi | 9.1 |
| ST KATHARINE DREXEL SCHOOL Southampton | 2.8 mi | — |
| Neshaminy HS Langhorne | 3.6 mi | 6.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 18940 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$157,591
Median Home Value
$623,300
Median Rent
$2,227/mo
Population
29,797
College Educated
67.1%
Homeownership
86%
Avg Commute
32.6 min
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Median Age
45.4
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Fairview El Sch New Cumberland, PA | 8.2 |
| Francis S Grandinetti El Sch Ridgway, PA | 8.2 |
| Luther W Low El Sch West Middlesex, PA | 8.2 |
| Powel Samuel Sch Philadelphia, PA | 8.2 |
| Sugarcreek El Sch Cowansville, PA | 8.2 |
| Verner El Sch Verona, PA | 8.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Newtown Friends School
What grades does Newtown Friends School serve?
Newtown Friends School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Newtown Friends School?
Newtown Friends School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Newtown Friends School?
The student-teacher ratio at Newtown Friends School is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Newtown Friends School rank in PA?
Newtown Friends School ranks #59 of 873 private schools in PA.
What is Newtown Friends School's MySchoolScout rating?
Newtown Friends School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Newtown Friends School a private school?
Yes, Newtown Friends School is a private coeducational school with a Friends (Quaker) affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Newtown Friends School a religious school?
Newtown Friends School has a Friends (Quaker) religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Friends (Quaker)
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bucks County
- Phone
- (215) 968-2225
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