For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,769 students in Newton, KS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton, KS are South Breeze Elementary School, Slate Creek Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Slate Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Gr: K-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Gr: K-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Gr: K-12 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Gr: 5-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Newton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton, KS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newton, KS include South Breeze Elementary School, Slate Creek Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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