Newark CCSD 66 School District

503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541-9501
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 214 students in Newark CCSD 66 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in Newark CCSD 66 School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
214 Students
1,881,776 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Newark CCSD 66 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#228 out of 852 school districts
(Top 30%)
(20-21)
25-29%
28%
40-44%
30%
60-69%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
15%
28%
% Black
n/a
16%
% White
81%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,467 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,827 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,467
$21,990
Spending / Student
$13,827
$21,244

Best Newark CCSD 66 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Millbrook Junior High School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8411 Fox River Dr, Millbrook J
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Grades: 5-8
| 106 students
Rank: #22.
Newark Elementary School
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Grades: K-4
| 108 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Newark CCSD 66 School District?
Newark CCSD 66 School District manages 2 public schools serving 214 students.
What is the rank of Newark CCSD 66 School District?
Newark CCSD 66 School District is ranked #215 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark CCSD 66 School District?
81% of Newark CCSD 66 School District students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark CCSD 66 School District?
Newark CCSD 66 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is Newark CCSD 66 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,827 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

Recent Articles

Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 214 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 19%
  • : Top 30% in IL
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Quick Links