Total enrollment
1,443
-99 (-6%) vs SY 2020-21
3 schools in Newton Public School District
New Jersey · 1,443 students · 1 city
Newton Public School District has 3 public K-12 schools on the books today, teaching approximately 1,443 New Jersey students across 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.
4-year change in Newton Public School District
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Newton Public School District ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In New Jersey | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 32.5% | #173 of 243 | N/A |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,443 | #246 of 372 | #5,603 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 3 | #263 of 372 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.2:1 | #87 of 370 | #517 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 42.8% | #134 of 369 | #5,182 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.8% | #113 of 298 | #1,545 of 6,853 |
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Inside Newton Public School District
Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,533 to 1,443 students (down 6%) and from 141 to 142 full-time teachers (up 1%), as of 2024-25.
Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton High School | Newton | High | 09-12 | 680 |
| Merriam Avenue School | Newton | Elementary | PK-04 | 483 |
| Halsted Middle School | Newton | Middle | 05-08 | 280 |
About Newton Public School District
Newton Public School District is a small public-school district in New Jersey. The district oversees 3 schools and instructs approximately 1,443 students.
In terms of grade levels, Newton Public School District comprises 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high school.
Per-school enrollment averages around 481 in this district, lower than the New Jersey typical of 540.
Five-year track record. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment declined 6%: 1,542 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,443 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Newton Public School District discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.