Newark Central School District

100 E Miller St
Newark, NY 14513-1599
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Newark Central School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,817 students in Newark Central School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
Public Schools in Newark Central School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New York public school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NY)
# Schools
5 Schools
4,805 Schools
# Students
1,817 Students
2,500,885 Students
# Teachers
194 Teachers
218,084 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Newark Central School District, which is ranked #907 of all 1,007 school districts in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NY)
#918 out of 1017 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
33%
52%
31%
49%
67%
78%
92%
87.2%
(2022-23)
32.1%
34.8%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.73
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
10%
% Hispanic
18%
31%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
65%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $34,657 in this school district is less than the state median of $34,989. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,529 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
This School District
This State (NY)
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$87,503 MM
Spending
$61 MM
$90,091 MM
Revenue / Student
$34,657
$34,989
Spending / Student
$33,529
$36,024

Best Newark Central School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
625 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
316 W Miller St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3326
Gr: 3-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3295
Gr: 6-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
1014 N Main St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3342
Gr: PK-3 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
439 W Maple Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3315
Gr: PK-2 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Newark Central School District?
Newark Central School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,817 students.
What is the rank of Newark Central School District?
Newark Central School District is ranked #907 out of 1,007 school districts in New York (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New York school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Newark Central School District?
65% of Newark Central School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Newark Central School District?
Newark Central School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What is Newark Central School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,529 is less than the state median of $36,024. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,817 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in NY)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 67% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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