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The Newton School

Independent school · Grades K–8

Sterling, VA

45965 Nokes Blvd Ste 120, Sterling, VA 20166

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A+Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • The only independent school in Sterling
  • Smaller classes than 86% of independent schools in Virginia

In Sterling, Virginia, The Newton School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 78 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in Virginia. Enrollment is up about 13% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 180 days a year. Virginia has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades K–8
Students
78
Teachers
16.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.8
Boys and girls
Coed · 34 girls, 44 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 86% of independent elementary schools in Virginia (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of independent elementary schools in Virginia.
    • Compared with 51 independent elementary schools in Virginia.

    Students by survey year

    69’15–1675’17–1892’19–20111’21–2278’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.

    Students by grade

    K2
    16
    28
    39
    411
    59
    614
    77
    812

    Student body

    White67%
    Asian26%
    Black4%
    Hispanic or Latino3%
    Two or more races1%

    Help paying tuition in Virginia

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

    More about Virginia'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 The Newton School

    What grades does The Newton School serve?

    The Newton School serves grades K–8.

    How many students attend The Newton School?

    About 78 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at The Newton School?

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

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