For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 342 students in Newark, IL.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newark, IL are Lisbon Grade School, Newark Elementary School and Millbrook Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, IL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 30% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newark have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newark, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisbon Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Newark Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Chicago Rd
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 695-5143
Gr: K-4 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Millbrook Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8411 Fox River Dr, Millbrook J
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Gr: 5-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Newark, IL?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Newark, IL include Lisbon Grade School, Newark Elementary School and Millbrook Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newark?
3 public elementary schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public elementary schools average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
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