For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,861 students in Newton, IA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, IA are Aurora Heights Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public elementary school average of 66%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 69% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Aurora Heights Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 E 23rd St S
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7324
Grades: K-4
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
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
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 Thomas Jefferson Dr
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-2498
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #44.
Berg Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Grades: 5-8
| 823 students
Rank: #55.
Emerson Hough Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
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
| 205 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 elementary schools in Newton, IA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, IA include Aurora Heights Elementary School, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton?
5 public elementary schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public elementary schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Newton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Newton include: Woodrow Wilson Elementary School vs. Thomas Jefferson Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School vs. Woodrow Wilson Elementary School
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