For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 234 students in Newark, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, IL are Lisbon Grade 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Newark have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newark, IL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lisbon Grade School
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Grades: K-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Millbrook Junior High School
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8411 Fox River Dr, Millbrook J
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Grades: 5-8
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newark, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, IL include Lisbon Grade School and Millbrook Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newark?
2 public middle schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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