Best High Schools in Newark, OH

Newark, OH has 10 high schools with 5,873 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Newark score 55% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Newark exceed expectations.

1. Granville High School

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 816 Students

2. Heath High School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Heath City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 480 Students

3. Northridge High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Northridge Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 351 Students

4. Licking Valley High School

B+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Licking Valley Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 540 Students

5. Newark High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newark City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1424 Students

6. River View High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

River View Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 485 Students

7. Lakewood High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakewood Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 480 Students

8. Utica High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Fork Local • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 422 Students

9. Career And Technology Educational Centers

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Career And Technology Educational Centers • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 660 Students

Best Middle Schools in Newark, OH

Newark, OH has 10 middle schools with 4,026 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Newark score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Newark meet expectations.

1. Granville Intermediate School

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

75%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 589 Students

2. Liberty Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Newark City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 471 Students

3. Heath Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Heath City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 398 Students

4. Wilson Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newark City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 358 Students

5. Northridge Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Northridge Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 271 Students

6. Licking Valley Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Licking Valley Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 523 Students

7. Utica Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Fork Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 352 Students

8. Lakewood Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lakewood Local • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 385 Students

9. Heritage Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newark City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 421 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Newark, OH

Newark, OH has 20 elementary schools with 7,515 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Newark score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Newark greatly exceed expectations.

1. Granville Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Granville Exempted Village • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 746 Students

2. Stevenson Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Heath City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 401 Students

3. Legend Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newark City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 497 Students

4. Newton Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

North Fork Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 364 Students

5. Hillview Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Newark City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 470 Students

6. Licking Valley Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Licking Valley Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 969 Students

7. Northridge Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Northridge Local • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 549 Students

8. Utica Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

North Fork Local • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 372 Students

9. John Clem Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newark City • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 420 Students

10. Cherry Valley Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newark City • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Newark, OH

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

Community Factors

Newark, OH has a total population of 57,248 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Newark, OH

17,682

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Newark, OH.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

18.73 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.46 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

16.26 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Newark, OH.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,076 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

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