2026 Compare Cities Education:
Bridgewater, NJ vs Newtown, PA

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Highlights
- Newtown spends 8.9% less per student than Bridgewater.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 29.2% higher in Newtown than in Bridgewater. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Newtown had 4.5% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Bridgewater
 Bridgewater, NJNewtown, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$21,476$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$20,559  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$11,523$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio10.86  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock4244573
 Students per Counselor271  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.2.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock99.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.11.2%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock10.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.60.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock20.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree3.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock6.9%1.5%
Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews

I have lived here for 11 years,the quality of life is awesome, peaceful, quiet, very safe neighborhoods. Many areas the homes have an acre or more of property, so you  More

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Over 13 years ago

We enjoy very much where we live. Love NJ. However, we are looking to retire and on a more limited income, Nj is a difficult place to live. So, we are also open for  More

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Reviews for Newtown    5 Reviews

Since moving here I've had a lot of mixed feelings. It hasn't been the town that I thought it was. I moved here from another part of the suburbs seeking a better life,  More

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Over 13 years ago

very overpriced and getting  More

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Over 18 years ago

It has something for everyone. The downtown area has charming shopping and eateries. It is centrally located to 95, trains to NY and NJ. Only 1 hour from the shore. The  More

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