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Best Schools in Newark, IL
Newark, IL has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,489 students. On average they score 56% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Newark greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Newark, IL
The top high schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Morris Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Morris Chsd 101 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 946 Students
2. Yorkville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2118 Students
3. Newark Comm High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Chsd 18 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 171 Students
4. Sandwich Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
Best Middle Schools in Newark, IL
The top middle schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Millbrook Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Ccsd 66 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 124 Students
2. Sandwich Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
3. Yorkville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1105 Students
4. Yorkville Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 691 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Newark, IL
The top elementary schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lisbon Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lisbon Ccsd 90 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 117 Students
2. Lynn G Haskin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 221 Students
3. Newark Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Newark Ccsd 66 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 111 Students
4. Circle Center Grade School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Yorkville Cusd 115 • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 540 Students
5. Nettle Creek Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nettle Creek Ccsd 24c • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 81 Students
6. Herman E Dummer
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sandwich Cusd 430 • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 257 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, IL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Newark, IL has a total population of 1,876 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Newark, IL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newark, IL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.38 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, IL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newark, IL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Newark, IL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Newark, IL
How many schools are in Newark, IL?
Newark, IL has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,489 students in total.
How do schools in Newark perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Newark score 56% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Newark greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Newark?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 27%
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 33%
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- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 32%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Actual: 53%
- Projected: 31%
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- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Newark
4 of 4 schools in Newark carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 2B: 2
All 4 public schools we grade in Newark. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.