For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,789 students in Newtown Square, PA (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,626 private students). 36% of all K-12 students in Newtown Square, PA are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newtown Square, PA are Culbertson Elementary School and Marple Newtown Sr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newtown Square, PA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 56% statewide average). Schools in Newtown Square have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Pennsylvania public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Newtown Square, PA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Culbertson Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3530 Goshen Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4340
Gr: K-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Marple Newtown Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Media Line Rd
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4218
Newtown Square, PA 19073
(610) 359-4218
Gr: 9-12 | 1,266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newtown Square, PA?
The top-ranked public schools in Newtown Square, PA include Culbertson Elementary School and Marple Newtown Sr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Newtown Square?
2 public schools are located in Newtown Square.
What percentage of students in Newtown Square go to public school?
36% of all K-12 students in Newtown Square are educated in public schools (compared to the PA state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newtown Square?
Newtown Square public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Pennsylvania public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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