Newcastle Preschool is an academic preschool for children ages 3-5.
Located in the south end of the Salt Lake Valley in Draper Utah, Newcastle Preschool embraces a developmentally appropriate practices model of Early Childhood Education.
Considered Utah's most comprehensive preschool program, Newcastle has been in operation, at full capacity since 1984.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked UT School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Acceptance rate: 100%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Newcastle Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1984
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
370 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 26%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Ten month school year: Aug-June
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Larry Jensen
Application URL
School Notes
- Age-Appropriate Curriculum for Pre-K (4-5) and Preschool (3-4).
- Curriculum focussed on educating the "Whole Child" includes pre-reading, social development, early math, science, social studies, art, music and vigorous outdoor play.
- State-of- the-art facility: Roomy, bright classrooms, 800 s/f music room, computer lab, unique & creative outdoor playground.
- Outstanding teachers: Newcastle has a stable and well trained teaching staff.
- Three decade history of excellence: Reputed to be the Salt Lake area's most complete preschool experience, Newcastle has been named Best of State Utah several times.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Newcastle Preschool often compared to?
Newcastle Preschool is often viewed alongside schools like Bell Canyon Montessori School, Dancing Moose Montessori River Park by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Newcastle Preschool?
The acceptance rate of Newcastle Preschool is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 81%.
What is Newcastle Preschool's ranking?
Newcastle Preschool ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Utah for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Newcastle Preschool?
The application deadline for Newcastle Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Newcastle Preschool is Juan Diego Catholic High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pine Ridge Academy At Youth Care Of Utah (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Draper KinderCare (0.6 miles away)
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Quick Facts
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Ridge Academy At Youth Care Of Utah
Alternative School
12595 Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
12265 South 1190 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1555
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1555
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
11706 S 700 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 523-3479
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 523-3479
0.8 miles
Gr: 10 | 4 students
St. John The Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
300 E 11800 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7613
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7613
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 120 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
300 East 11800 South
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7650
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 733 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pine Ridge Academy At Youth Care Of Utah
Alternative School
12595 Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Tuition listed
11706 S 700 E
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 523-3479
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 523-3479
0.8 miles
Gr: 10 | 4 students
Aim Academy
Special Program Emphasis
830 E 9400 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 390-3803
3.5 miles
Gr: K-12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oxford Academy
Alternative School
1864 W 12600S
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 501-0228
Riverton, UT 84065
(801) 501-0228
3.9 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 10 students Avg. class size: 5 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Pine Ridge Academy At Youth Care Of Utah
Alternative School
12595 Minuteman Dr
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-6989
0.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
300 E 11800 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7613
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7613
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Avg. class size: 120 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Saint John the Baptist Middle School
(Catholic)
11800 South 300 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7614
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 984-7614
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 344 students Avg. class size: 22 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Miles
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Draper KinderCare ![Draper KinderCare Photo - Draper KinderCare]( "Draper KinderCare Photo - Draper KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
12265 South 1190 East
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1555
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 816-1555
0.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1690 E. 11400 So.
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
Sandy, UT 84092
(801) 571-1515
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 67 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
985 E 10600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 576-1390
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-1 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
10995 S River Front Parkway
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 968-0100
South Jordan, UT 84095
(801) 968-0100
3 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 312 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Magnet School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1080 E 12660 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-8275
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-8275
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12025 S 1000 E
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9475
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-9475
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1180 E 11600 S
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7100
Sandy, UT 84094
(801) 826-7100
1.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,072 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1285 E 13200 S
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-4166
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 572-4166
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 601 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
(Math: 55% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13283 S Bellevue Way
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-9700
Draper, UT 84020
(801) 826-9700
1.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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