Total enrollment
2,943
-171 (-5%) vs SY 2020-21
8 schools in Newton
Kansas · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Newton runs across 8 schools, enrolling approximately 2,943 students, averaging 368 per school.
4-year change in Newton
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
18,397
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
2,943
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
8
public K-12
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chisholm Middle School | Middle | 07-08 | 422 |
| Newton Sr High | High | 09-12 | 932 |
| Northridge Elementary | Elementary | PK-04 | 345 |
| Opportunity Academy | High | 06-12 | 53 |
| Santa Fe 5/6 Center | Middle | 05-06 | 440 |
| Slate Creek Elementary | Elementary | KG-04 | 236 |
| South Breeze Elementary | Elementary | PK-04 | 316 |
| Sunset Elementary | Elementary | KG-04 | 199 |
About Newton
Newton, Kansas is home to 8 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 2,943 students. By school count, it is a moderately sized city.
On the school-mix side, the city spans 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
Looking at the last 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,943 students, contracted 5% from the 3,114 reported in SY 2020-21.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Newton discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.