For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 927 students in Newton, TX.
The top ranked public schools in Newton, TX are Newton High School, Newton Elementary School and Newton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newton, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2812 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 278 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 E St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #33.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: 5-8
| 297 students
Newton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
414 N Main St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton, TX?
The top ranked public schools in Newton, TX include Newton High School, Newton Elementary School and Newton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newton?
3 public schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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