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7 schools in Newark

Illinois · Public K-12

7 public-school campuses operate inside Newark, with roughly 501 K-12 students enrolled (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Newark

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
501
+80 (+19%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
+1 (+33%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 93%
% Hispanic
12%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Lisbon CCSD 90ElementaryM-M·
Lisbon Grade SchoolElementaryKG-08121
Millbrook Junior High SchoolMiddle05-0889
Newark CCSD 66ElementaryM-M·
Newark CHSD 18ElementaryM-M·
Newark Comm High SchoolHigh09-12175
Newark Elem SchoolElementaryPK-04116

About Newark

Across Newark, Illinois, 7 public schools enrolls about 501 students between them.

In terms of grade levels, the city comprises 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 72, lower than the state mean of about 480.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment increased 19%: 421 students in SY 2017-18 versus 501 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Newark gained 1 school, going from 3 to 4. The White share of public-school enrollment shrank from 93% to 82%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Newark discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Newark?
Newark, Illinois has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 501 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Newark?
Newark has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Newark?
Newark Comm High School is the largest public school in Newark by enrollment, with approximately 175 students.
What school districts serve Newark?
Newark is served by 4 public school districts, including Plano Area Special Ed Coop, Lisbon CCSD 90, Newark CCSD 66, Newark CHSD 18.
What grade levels do public schools in Newark cover?
Public schools in Newark serve students from pre-K through grade 12.