For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,675 students in Newton, KS.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton, KS are Opportunity Academy and Chisholm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Newton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newton, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Opportunity Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6590
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 E. First
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6260
Gr: 7-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newton, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newton, KS include Opportunity Academy and Chisholm Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newton?
3 public middle schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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