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Best Newton Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,143 students in Newton, KS (there are 2 private schools, serving 243 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Newton, KS are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newton, KS are South Breeze Elementary School, Slate Creek Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, KS public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 33% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Newton, KS (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Slate Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Gr: K-4 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Gr: K-4 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Gr: 5-6 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #77.
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Gr: 7-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Newton Sr High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 West 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Gr: 9-12 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Newton, KS?
The top-ranked public schools in Newton, KS include South Breeze Elementary School, Slate Creek Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Newton?
9 public schools are located in Newton.
What percentage of students in Newton go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in public schools (compared to the KS state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public schools average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

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