For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 927 students in Newton, TX.
The top-ranked public schools in Newton, TX are Newton Elementary School, Newton High School and Newton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, TX public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Newton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newton, TX (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 E St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Newton High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2812 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: 5-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Newton, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newton, TX?
The top-ranked public schools in Newton, TX include Newton Elementary School, Newton High School and Newton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newton?
3 public schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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