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St. Andrew School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Newtown, PA

51 Wrights Rd, Newtown, PA 18940

Overall grade: B-

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • B+Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Newtown
  • Serving families in Newtown since at least 2011

St. Andrew School is a Catholic parish school in Newtown, Pennsylvania, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 585 students and around 17 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
585
Teachers
35 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 285 girls, 300 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 99% of Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.
    • Compared with 243 Catholic elementary schools in Pennsylvania.

    Students by survey year

    701’11–12737’13–14680’15–16558’19–20561’21–22585’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K155
    K88
    174
    267
    356
    453
    552
    660
    767
    868

    Student body

    White91%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian3%
    Black1%
    Two or more races1%
    American Indian or Alaska Native0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Pennsylvania

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Andrew School whether it takes part.

    More about Pennsylvania's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about St. Andrew School

    What grades does St. Andrew School serve?

    St. Andrew School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Andrew School?

    About 585 students, with 17 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Andrew School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Pennsylvania has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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