For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,161 students in Newport, WA (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Newport, WA are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Newport, WA are Newport High School, Pend Oreille River School and Sadie Halstead Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, WA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 53% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public school average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newport, WA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Grades: 9-12
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Pend Oreille River School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 West 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Grades: 8-12
| 59 students
Rank: #33.
Sadie Halstead Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 S. Calispel Avenue
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2426
Grades: 5-8
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Newport Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 W. 5th St.
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-3167
Grades: K-12
| 132 students
Rank: #55.
Stratton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 W. 5th Street
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-0656
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-0656
Grades: PK-4
| 383 students
Newport, Washington Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Newport Alternative High School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1302 West 5th St
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Newport, WA 99156
(509) 447-2481
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newport, WA?
The top ranked public schools in Newport, WA include Newport High School, Pend Oreille River School and Sadie Halstead Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
5 public schools are located in Newport.
What percentage of students in Newport go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Newport are educated in public schools (compared to the WA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public schools average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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