A small district with a top-ranked high school
The New Hope-Solebury School District serves New Hope Borough and Solebury Township, with about 1,250 students in four schools in 2024-25. Its size shapes the experience: one shared campus serves grades 3 through 12. According to the district, U.S. News ranked New Hope-Solebury High School 4th in Pennsylvania and first in Bucks County in its 2026-27 Best High Schools.
The schools
| School | Grades | Students (2024-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Elementary, Sugan Road, Solebury | K to 2 | About 230 |
| Upper Elementary, West Bridge Street | 3 to 5 | About 277 |
| Middle School, West Bridge Street | 6 to 8 | About 280 |
| High School, West Bridge Street | 9 to 12 | About 450 |
Enrollment figures are from the National Center for Education Statistics.
The communities
- New Hope Borough: the historic river town, with galleries, theater, restaurants, and the free bridge to Lambertville.
- Solebury Township: the countryside around it, where nearly 40 percent of the land is preserved and many homes use New Hope, Solebury, or Lahaska addresses.
In ZIP 18938, Zillow’s typical single-family home value was about $1.01 million in September 2026. The Census puts Solebury’s median owner-occupied home value at about $789,000.
Taxes
- School tax: 127.97 mills for 2026-27, up from 120.5104 mills, about 6 percent and above the state’s Act 1 index.
- Bucks County: 29.65 mills for 2026.
- Solebury Township: 25.9102 mills for 2026, held flat in the proposed 2027 budget.
- Earned income tax: 1 percent, split between the municipality and the school district.
Bucks County assesses on an older base year, so the bill is the millage times the assessed value, which is far below market value. Ask for the actual tax bill for any home you consider.
Working with Karen in the New Hope-Solebury School District
Karen Langsfeld is a REALTOR® with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Fox & Roach, licensed in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. She helps buyers compare New Hope-Solebury with Council Rock and Pennsbury downriver, or with South Hunterdon across the bridge in Lambertville, and helps sellers price against the sales that truly compare.
Reach Karen directly at (215) 495-2914 or through the contact page.