For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 63 students in Newton, NC (there are , serving 4,708 public students). 1% of all K-12 students in Newton, NC are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
草榴社区 Schools in Newton, NC (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Montessori At Sandy Ford
Montessori School
2931 Sandy Ford Rd
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 294-7478
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 294-7478
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Overview
This Town (Newton)
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
63 Students
137,066 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
24%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
13,671 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
641 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
4,215 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
5,804 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
n/a
9,651 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
41 Students
79,836 Students
% White Students
65%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
16 Students
34,479 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Newton, NC?
1 private schools are located in Newton, NC.
What percentage of students in Newton go to private school?
1% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
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