Public schools in Newtown, PA
5 open public schools with an address in Newtown, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,376
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Pennsylvania median 13:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Newtown public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Newtown, PA: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,376 students, an average of 875 per school. The largest campus is Council Rock HS North (1,674 students), and the largest elementary school is Goodnoe El Sch (668).
Every listed school belongs to Council Rock SD. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 13.6:1, similar to the statewide school median of 13:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Newtown
Elementary schools in Newtown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodnoe El Sch Council Rock SD | KG–06 | 668 | 12.5:1 | |
| Newtown El Sch Council Rock SD | KG–06 | 557 | 13.2:1 | |
| Sol Feinstone El Sch Council Rock SD | KG–06 | 644 | 14:1 |
Middle schools in Newtown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newtown MS Council Rock SD | 07–08 | 833 | 15.2:1 |
High schools in Newtown
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Rock HS North Council Rock SD | 09–12 | 1,674 | 13.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White75.6%
- Hispanic4.4%
- Black1%
- Asian14.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Newtown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,376 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Newtown
How many public schools are in Newtown, PA?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Newtown: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,376 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Newtown?
All listed public schools with an address in Newtown belong to Council Rock SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Newtown?
Council Rock HS North reported the largest high-school enrollment in Newtown, with 1,674 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Newtown?
No school with an address in Newtown is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Pennsylvania.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Newtown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Newtown public schools is 13.6:1, similar to the Pennsylvania school median of 13:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Newtown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Pennsylvania cities