For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 520 students in Newark, IL.
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Newark have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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
Rank: #44.
Newark Comm High School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Grades: 9-12
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lisbon Ccsd 90
Special Education School
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6324
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6324
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newark Ccsd 66
Special Education School
503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Newark Chsd 18
Special Education School
413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newark, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Newark, IL include Lisbon Grade School, Millbrook Junior High School and Newark Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newark?
7 public schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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