Best Newton Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,243 students in Newton, KS.

The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, KS are Kansas Connections Academy, Opportunity Academy and Newton Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Newton, KS public high schools have an score of 17% (versus the Kansas public high school average of 22%), and score of 31% (versus the 26% statewide average). High schools in Newton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public high schools.

Newton, KS public high school have a of 89%, which is more than the Kansas average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Newton Sr High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Kansas or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Newton, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Kansas Connections Academy

(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
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150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836

Gr: K-12 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #22.

Opportunity Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590

Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

Rank: #33.

Newton Sr High School

(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
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900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280

Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newton, Kansas

Newton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280

Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)

Special Education School

900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280

Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Eby Learning Center Ii (Closed 2014)

900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950

Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Santa Fe Middle School (Closed 2011)

130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270

Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newton, KS?

The top-ranked public high schools in Newton, KS include Kansas Connections Academy, Opportunity Academy and Newton Sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Newton?

3 public high schools are located in Newton.

What is the racial composition of students in Newton?

Newton public high schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic).