For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 261 students in Newton, NH (there are , serving 34 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Newton, NH are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
The top ranked public school in Newton, NH is Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, NH public school have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newton, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Memorial School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 W. Main St.
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 382-5251
Newton, NH 03858
(603) 382-5251
Grades: 3-5
| 261 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton, NH?
The top ranked public schools in Newton, NH include Memorial School.
How many public schools are located in Newton?
1 public schools are located in Newton.
What percentage of students in Newton go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in public schools (compared to the NH state average of 84%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public schools average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
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