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6.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Newport, New Jersey

1 schools · 1 Elementary

Public: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.9/10
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Use this page to compare every school in Newport by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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Downe Township Elementary School

6.9/10

Elementary · Downe Township School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Schools

1

in this city

Avg Score

6.9

out of 10

Median Home

$196,700

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Newport

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Downe Township Elementary School 6.9 / 10

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Family Snapshot

At a glance
Avg school rating
6.9/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$64,076

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$196,700

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
15%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
92%

Of occupied housing units

How Newport compares

Median household income

$64k

54% of New Jersey median

About Schools in Newport, New Jersey

Newport, New Jersey is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.

With an average rating of 6.9 out of 10, schools in Newport show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Newport is Downe Township Elementary School with a composite score of 6.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Newport is served by 1 school district: Downe Township School District. These districts collectively serve 176 students.

Newport's community shows 15% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $64,076. The poverty rate in the area is 16.0%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 175 students · Pre-K–8th 6.9

Schools in Newport

Newport, New Jersey · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$64,076

Median Home Value

$196,700

Median Rent

$1,594/mo

Population

801

College Educated

15%

Homeownership

92%

Poverty Rate

16.0%

Community Profile

Newport has a median household income of $64,076. It is a community where 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $196,700, with a median rent of $1,594/month. The area has a poverty rate of 16.0%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Newport, New Jersey

How many schools are in Newport, New Jersey?

Newport has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Newport, New Jersey?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Newport is 6.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in Newport, New Jersey?

The top-ranked school in Newport on MySchoolScout is Downe Township Elementary School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Newport, New Jersey?

The top-ranked elementary school in Newport on MySchoolScout is Downe Township Elementary School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve Newport, New Jersey?

Newport is served by 1 school district: Downe Township School District.

What is the education level in Newport, New Jersey?

According to Census data, 15% of adults in Newport have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Newport, New Jersey?

The median household income in Newport is approximately $64,076 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Newport, New Jersey?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Newport is 10.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Newport, New Jersey?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, New Jersey Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.