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Best Newark Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 2,745 students in Newark, OH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newark, OH are Liberty Middle School, Licking Valley Online Learning School and Licking Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 49%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Newark have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Newark, OH (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1055 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7320
Gr: 6-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Licking Valley Online Learning School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Hainsview Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3721
Gr: 8-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: #33.
Licking Valley Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1379 Licking Valley Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 763-3396
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
805 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7110
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Newark Digital Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1440 Granville Rd Ste J
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Gr: 1-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technology Educational Centers
Vocational School
150 Price Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 366-3351
Gr: 6-12 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Newark, Ohio

Newark, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Intermediate Elementary School (Closed 2008)
116 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2331
Gr: 5-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Conrad Elementary School (Closed 2008)
310 Everett Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2355
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Hazelwood Elementary School (Closed 2006)
50 Obannon Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2366
Gr: K-4 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Kettering Intermediate Elementary School (Closed 2008)
600 Arlington Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2371
Gr: K-5 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Lincoln Middle School (Closed 2008)
471 E Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Maholm Elementary School (Closed 2006)
96 Maholm St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2377
Gr: PK-4 | 180 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Mary Ann Elementary School (Closed 2008)
11152 Wilkins Run Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 345-2109
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Newark Digital Academy (Closed 2021)
255 Woods Ave
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 328-2022
Gr: 1-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
North Elementary School (Closed 2008)
300 Deo Dr
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2395
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Roosevelt Middle School (Closed 2008)
621 Mount Vernon Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2320
Gr: 7-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
West Main Intermediate Elementary School (Closed 2008)
112 W Main St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2337
Gr: 5-6 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
William E Miller Elementary School (Closed 2010)
1350 Granville Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 349-2389
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newark, OH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newark, OH include Liberty Middle School, Licking Valley Online Learning School and Licking Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newark?
7 public middle schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Newark are often viewed compared to one another?

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