For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 175 students in Newark, IL.
The top-ranked public high school in Newark, IL is Newark Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, IL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Illinois public high school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 29% statewide average). High schools in Newark have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Illinois public high schools.
Newark, IL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Illinois average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newark Comm High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Illinois or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Newark, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Comm High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
413 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5164
Gr: 9-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newark, IL?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newark, IL include Newark Comm High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newark?
1 public high schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public high schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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