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3 schools in Newton

Illinois · Public K-12

Newton, Illinois runs 3 public K-12 schools today, teaching approximately 1,064 students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

7-year change in Newton

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,064
-141 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
95%
was 97%
% Hispanic
3%
was 1%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Jasper Co Jr HighMiddle07-08176
Newton Comm High SchoolHigh09-12412
Newton Elem SchoolElementary01-06476

About Newton

Newton is a thinly populated Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 3 schools and 1,064 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Schools in Newton average about 355 students each, 26% meaningfully below the Illinois norm.

Five-year track record. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 12%: 1,205 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,064 in SY 2024-25.

On this page, the community for Newton discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Newton, Illinois?
There are 3 public K-12 schools in Newton, with a combined enrollment of about 1,064.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Newton?
Newton has 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Newton?
Newton Elem School is the largest public school in Newton by enrollment, with approximately 476 students.
What school districts serve Newton?
Newton public schools are operated by Jasper County CUD 1.
What grade levels do public schools in Newton cover?
Public schools in Newton serve students from grade 1 through grade 12.