For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,175 students in Newton, AL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton, AL are Wicksburg Elementary School, Newton Elementary School and Houston County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 50% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton, AL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: PK-6 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Gr: PK-6 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Gr: 3-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton, AL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton, AL include Wicksburg Elementary School, Newton Elementary School and Houston County Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 50% (majority Black).
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