For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 342 students in Newark, IL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newark, IL are Lisbon Grade School, Millbrook Junior High School and Newark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newark have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newark, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lisbon Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Millbrook Junior High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8411 Fox River Dr, Millbrook J
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Grades: 5-8
| 106 students
Rank: #33.
Newark Elementary School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Grades: K-4
| 108 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newark, IL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newark, IL include Lisbon Grade School, Millbrook Junior High School and Newark Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newark?
3 public elementary schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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