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Best Newark Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,532 students in Newark, NY.
The top-ranked public schools in Newark, NY are Newark Senior High School, Norman R Kelley Intermediate School and Newark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, NY public schools 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). Schools in Newark have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Newark, NY (2026)

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
Lincoln Elementary School
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
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Special Education School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Gr: K-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Perkins Elementary School
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

What are the top-ranked public schools in Newark, NY?
The top-ranked public schools in Newark, NY include Newark Senior High School, Norman R Kelley Intermediate School and Newark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newark?
6 public schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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