For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,069 students in Newton, IL (there are 1 private school, serving 183 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Newton, IL are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
The top ranked public schools in Newton, IL are Jasper Co Jr High School, Newton Elementary School and Newton Comm High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, IL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newton, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper Co Jr High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1104 W Jourdan St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-4202
Grades: 7-8
| 205 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Maxwell St
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-8464
Grades: 1-6
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
Newton Comm High School
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 Westend Ave
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Newton, IL 62448
(618) 783-2303
Grades: 9-12
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton, IL?
The top ranked public schools in Newton, IL include Jasper Co Jr High School, Newton Elementary School and Newton Comm High School.
How many public schools are located in Newton?
3 public schools are located in Newton.
What percentage of students in Newton go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in public schools (compared to the IL state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public schools average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
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