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Schools in Newtown Township · Marple Newtown School District

Newtown Township’s public schools outscore 93% of Pennsylvania districts

Math proficiency in Newtown Township’s districts is 58%, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving Newtown Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#90of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 89% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
77%
▲ 22 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
58%
▲ 22 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95%
▲ 8 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$21.2K
▼ 3% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
13.2
PA 13.4
Schools in town
10
2,657 students on the public path
In brief

Newtown Township’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 718 Pennsylvania towns with household incomes within a quarter of Newtown Township’s, its schools beat 86%, lower than their 93% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 77% and math 58% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $21,193 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Paxon Hollow MS, then Marple Newtown SHS. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

The Episcopal Academy (private), Delaware County Christian School (private), St. Anastasia School (private), Garretts Way (private), Melmark School (private), Stratford Friends School (private), Chesterbrook Academy (private) and Talk School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Newtown Township’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 93% of Pennsylvania school districts, #90 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 93%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (718)Better than 86%
Towns in Delaware County (21)Better than 43%
AA+A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,637 test results and a graduating class of 259 could put Newtown Township anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 89% of Newtown Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,585 in math, 1,689 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Newtown Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Culbertson El SchMarple Newtown School DistrictA−
6–8Paxon Hollow MSin BroomallB
9–12Marple Newtown SHSMarple Newtown School DistrictA+

Newtown Township’s public schools are run by Marple Newtown School District, which also serves Marple. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Marple Newtown School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 3,882 students, up 8% since 2020–21 · 13.2 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$21,193PA $21,758 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading77%
State average 55.1% · 1689 students tested
Math58%
State average 36.1% · 1585 students tested

Newtown Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share Newtown Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Newtown TownshipAMarple Newtown
WillistownAGreat Valley
EdgmontA+Rose Tree Media
RadnorA+Radnor Township
MarpleAMarple Newtown
Upper ProvidenceA+Rose Tree Media
EasttownA+Tredyffrin-Easttown

Every school in Newtown Township

11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Newtown Townshipby address
Culbertson El Sch
Elementary · Grades K–5 · Newtown Square
A−
523 students13:1Rate it →
Marple Newtown SHS
High · Grades 9–12 · Newtown Square
A+
1,266 students15:1Rate it →
Also serving Newtown Townshipin other towns
Paxon Hollow MS
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Broomall
B
868 students14:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
The Episcopal Academy
Grades PK–12 · Newtown Square
Private · Religious
1,286 students8:1Rate it →
Delaware County Christian School
Grades PK–12 · Newtown Square
Private · Religious
874 students11:1Rate it →
St. Anastasia School
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Newtown Square
Private · Catholic
514 students12:1Rate it →
Garretts Way
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Newtown Square
Private · Nonsectarian
162 students33:1Rate it →
Melmark School
Berwyn
Private · Special education
76 students5:1Rate it →
Stratford Friends School
Grades 1–9 · Newtown Square
Private · Religious
71 students4:1Rate it →
Chesterbrook Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–K · Newtown Square
Private · Nonsectarian
58 studentsRate it →
Talk School
Grades PK–11 · Newtown Square
Private · Special education
21 students2:1Rate it →

1 duplicate private-school records merged.

Questions about Newtown Township’s schools

Are Newtown Township’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools Newtown Township children attend outscore 93% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #90 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 86%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Newtown Township in?

Marple Newtown School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,882 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Newtown Township kids go to high school?

Marple Newtown SHS in Newtown Square, with 1,266 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Newtown Township’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Marple Newtown School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does Newtown Township spend per student?

$21,193 in Marple Newtown School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Newtown Township?

Yes: The Episcopal Academy (religious, grades PK–12, 1,286 students), Delaware County Christian School (religious, grades PK–12, 874 students), St. Anastasia School (Catholic, grades K–8, 514 students), Garretts Way (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 162 students), Melmark School (special education, grades , 76 students), Stratford Friends School (religious, grades 1–9, 71 students), Chesterbrook Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 58 students) and Talk School (special education, grades PK–11, 21 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.