For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,362 students in Newton, NJ (there are , serving 333 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Newton, NJ are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Newton, NJ are Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, Long Pond School and Florence M. Burd. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, NJ public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Jersey public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newton, NJ (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
780 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Newton, NJ 07860
(908) 362-6319
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Long Pond School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 Limecrest Rd, (andover Tow
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5256
Grades: 5-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Florence M. Burd
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Newton Sparta Road, (andov
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 315-5257
Grades: PK-4
| 255 students
Rank: #44.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
One School Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-5300
Grades: PK-6
| 314 students
Rank: #55.
Fredon Township School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
459 Route 94
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
Grades: PK-6
| 186 students
Rank: #66.
Merriam Avenue School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
81 Merriam Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7202
Grades: PK-4
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Kittatinny Regional High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
77 Halsey Road
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 752 students
Rank: #88.
Newton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
44 Ryerson Avenue
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7573
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
Rank: #99.
Halsted Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 Halsted Street
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 383-7440
Grades: 5-8
| 296 students
Newton, New Jersey Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Sussex County Juv Det Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
135 Morris Turnpike
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Newton, NJ 07860
(973) 948-0354
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newton, NJ?
The top ranked public schools in Newton, NJ include Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School, Long Pond School and Florence M. Burd.
How many public schools are located in Newton?
9 public schools are located in Newton.
What percentage of students in Newton go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Newton are educated in public schools (compared to the NJ state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Jersey public schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Newton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Newton include: Long Pond School vs. Florence M. Burd, Newton High School vs. Kittatinny Regional High School, Florence M. Burd vs. Long Pond School
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