The Kempton New Church School is a rural elementary and middle school located in northern Berks County, Pennsylvania.
The school serves students whose parents are baptized members of the New Church.
The enrollment is approximately 80 students, K-12, with a staff of full time teachers, part-time teachers and volunteers.
It is one of nine schools in the school system of the General Church of the New Jerusalem, which is based in Bryn Athyn, Pennsylvania. The focus of the Kempton New Church School is to help children develop into good neighbors and good citizens, who know and care about what is important, and who can be useful and happy members of society both in this life and the world to come.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 81 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
81 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 27%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Yearbook Club
Chess Club, Yearbook Club
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kempton New Church School?
The application deadline for Kempton New Church School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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