For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,864 students in Newton, IA (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Newton, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Newton, IA are Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Aurora Heights Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 68% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newton, IA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 S 8th Ave West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7311
Grades: K-4
| 261 students
Rank: #22.
Aurora Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 E 23rd St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Grades: PK-4
| 362 students
Rank: #44.
Newton Senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 E 4th St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-5797
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Rank: #55.
Berg Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Grades: 5-8
| 845 students
Rank: #66.
Emerson Hough Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 4th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-3982
Grades: K-4
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
West Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1302 1st Avenue West
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-0335
Grades: 10-12
| 73 students
Newton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton, IA?
The top ranked public schools in Newton, IA include Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, Aurora Heights Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newton, IA?
7 public schools are located in Newton, IA.
What percentage of students in Newton, IA go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Newton, IA are educated in public schools (compared to the IA state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newton, IA?
Newton, IA public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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