For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,306 students in Newton, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 225 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Newton, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Newton, KS are South Breeze Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newton, KS (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Breeze Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Grades: PK-4
| 287 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
Rank: #44.
Kansas Connections Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Grades: K-12
| 1,251 students
Rank: #55.
Slate Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Grades: K-4
| 267 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 5-6
| 451 students
Rank: #77.
Opportunity Academy
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Grades: 7-12
| 59 students
Rank: #88.
Chisholm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Grades: 7-8
| 489 students
Rank: #99.
Newton Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 9-12
| 956 students
Newton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton, KS?
The top ranked public schools in Newton, KS include South Breeze Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newton?
9 public schools are located in Newton.
What percentage of students in Newton go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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