For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,548 students in Newark, NY.
The top ranked public schools in Newark, NY are Newark Senior High School, Norman R Kelley Intermediate School and Newark Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, NY public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New York public school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Newark have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public school average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newark, NY (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newark Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #22.
Norman R Kelley Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
316 W Miller St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3326
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3326
Grades: 3-5
| 374 students
Rank: #33.
Newark Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3295
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3295
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: n/an/a
1014 N Main St
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3342
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3342
Grades: PK-2
| 207 students
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Grades: K-12
| 707 students
Rank: n/an/a
439 W Maple Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3315
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3315
Grades: PK-2
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newark, NY?
The top ranked public schools in Newark, NY include Newark Senior High School, Norman R Kelley Intermediate School and Newark Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newark?
6 public schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public schools average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Newark include: Perkins Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Perkins Elementary School
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