Best High Schools in Newark, MI

High schools
4
Students
4,988
Avg actual
43%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
meet expectations

The top high schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Goodrich High School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Goodrich Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 676 Students

2. Holly High School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Holly Area School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1023 Students

3. Brandon High School

B

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 733 Students

4. Grand Blanc Community High School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Grand Blanc Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2556 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newark, MI

Middle schools
5
Students
3,209
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
42%
Impact
meet expectations

The top middle schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Grand Blanc Middle School East

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grand Blanc Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 866 Students

2. Goodrich Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Goodrich Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 453 Students

3. Brandon Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 411 Students

4. Grand Blanc Middle School West

C+

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grand Blanc Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students

5. Holly Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Holly Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 663 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newark, MI

Elementary schools
8
Students
3,250
Avg actual
44%
Avg projected
43%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Newark, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Lillian G Mason Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Grand Blanc Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 352 Students

2. Oaktree Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Goodrich Area Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 535 Students

3. Patterson Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Holly Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students

4. Brendel Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Grand Blanc Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 413 Students

5. Holly Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Holly Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 331 Students

6. Harveyswanson Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Brandon School District In The Counties Of Oakland And Lapee • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 515 Students

7. Reid Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Goodrich Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 268 Students

8. Cook Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Grand Blanc Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 399 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, MI

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Newark, MI has a total population of 1,792 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 37% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newark, MI

11,447

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

37%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newark, MI.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B+

11.48 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.30 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.18 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, MI.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Newark, MI.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,153 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

53 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Newark, MI Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in Newark, MI

How many schools are in Newark, MI?

Newark, MI has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 11,447 students in total.

How do schools in Newark perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Newark score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Newark meet 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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Newark, MI

Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.

Holly, MI

  • Actual: 50%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Grand Blanc, MI

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 36%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Goodrich, MI

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Atlas, MI

  • Actual: 46%
  • Projected: 46%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Fenton, MI

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 44%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Rankin, MI

  • Actual: 39%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Davisburg, MI

  • Actual: 51%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Ortonville, MI

  • Actual: 45%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Burton, MI

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Linden, MI

  • Actual: 52%
  • Projected: 45%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations