Best Schools in Newton, New Jersey
11 schools · 6 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High
Choosing a school in Newton?
Use this page to compare every school in Newton by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Long Pond School
Middle · Andover Regional School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School
Elementary · Hampton Township School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School
Elementary · Frelinghuysen Township School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Newton for 2026 are Long Pond School (9.1/10), Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School (8.7/10), and Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School (7.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$336,600
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
6.5
out of 10
Median Home
$336,600
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 9.1/10 despite 17% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Newton schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Newton
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Pond School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Kittatinny Regional High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Halsted Middle School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Fredon Township School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Northwest Christian School | 5.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Florence M. Burd | 5.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Newton High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Merriam Avenue School | 3.6 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.5/10
- Median household income
- $104,113
- Median home value
- $336,600
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Avg commute
- 31 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 81%
40% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Newton compares
New Jersey rank
#166 of 344
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.1
above New Jersey avg (6.4)
Median household income
$104k
88% of New Jersey median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Newton, New Jersey
Newton, New Jersey gives parents 9 ranked public schools to evaluate, spanning elementary through middle school grades. The city averages 6.4 out of 10 across those schools — a mid-range result that masks a wide spread between the strongest and weakest performers. One in three schools (33%) scores 7 or above, which means high-performing options exist but require deliberate targeting rather than default enrollment.
Florence M. Burd Elementary leads every other ranked school in the area with a 9.0 out of 10 — the clearest standout for families with young children. Long Pond School, a middle school rated 7.6, offers a strong continuation path after elementary. Fredon Township School rounds out the top tier at 7.1, giving families a third legitimately high-performing elementary option. These three schools pull the local average upward and represent the strongest case for Newton as a place to raise school-age children.
Below that top third, performance drops noticeably. Frelinghuysen Township Elementary comes in at 6.0 and Halsted Middle School at 5.8 — both below the city average of 6.4. The 3.2-point gap between the highest and lowest-rated middle schools in the area is wide enough to matter when comparing enrollment options.
The practical priority for parents is attendance boundaries. Address determines default assignment, and the performance spread here is too significant to ignore. Elementary-age families gain the most from knowing which school serves their address — Florence M. Burd's 9.0 sets a high bar that few local schools match. For middle school, the Long Pond versus Halsted comparison is the key decision: a 7.6 versus a 5.8 on the same scale is a real difference, not a rounding error. Confirm your boundary assignment before committing to a neighborhood.
Elementary Schools
6 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 314 students · Pre-K–6th | 8.7 | ||
| 2 | 119 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.4 | ||
| 3 | 186 students · Pre-K–6th | 6.0 | ||
| 4 | 255 students · Pre-K–4th | 5.4 | ||
| 5 | 524 students · Pre-K–4th | 3.6 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Northwest Christian School
Private
148 students · Pre-K–8th | 5.6 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 193 students · 5th–8th | 9.1 |
| 2 | 296 students · 5th–8th | 6.4 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 752 students · 7th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 2 | 723 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Lakeland Andover School
Private
18 students · 6th–12th | — | ||
Schools in Newton
Newton, New Jersey · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$104,113
Median Home Value
$336,600
Median Rent
$1,437/mo
Population
26,521
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
81%
Avg Commute
31 min
Poverty Rate
8.6%
Community Profile
Newton has a median household income of $104,113. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $336,600, with a median rent of $1,437/month. The local poverty rate of 8.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- New Jersey
- Elementary
- 6
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
Resources
School Districts (6)
Andover Regional School District
2 schools · 449 students
Fredon Township School District
1 school · 187 students
Frelinghuysen Township School District
1 school · 120 students
Hampton Township School District
1 school · 325 students
Kittatinny Regional School District
1 school · 756 students
Newton Public School District
3 schools · 1,622 students
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Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Newton, New Jersey
How many schools are in Newton, New Jersey?
Newton has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Newton, New Jersey?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Newton is 6.5 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 Newton, New Jersey?
The top-ranked school in Newton on MySchoolScout is Long Pond School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best elementary school in Newton, New Jersey?
The top-ranked elementary school in Newton on MySchoolScout is Marian E. Mckeown Elementary School with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Newton, New Jersey?
The top-ranked middle school in Newton on MySchoolScout is Long Pond School with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What is the best high school in Newton, New Jersey?
The top-ranked high school in Newton on MySchoolScout is Kittatinny Regional High School with a composite score of 7.0/10.
How many school districts serve Newton, New Jersey?
Newton is served by 6 school districts: Andover Regional School District, Fredon Township School District, Frelinghuysen Township School District, Hampton Township School District, Kittatinny Regional School District, Newton Public School District.
What is the education level in Newton, New Jersey?
According to Census data, 40% of adults in Newton have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Newton, New Jersey?
The median household income in Newton is approximately $104,113 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Newton, New Jersey?
Yes, Newton has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is Northwest Christian School with a score of 5.6/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newton, New Jersey?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Newton is 9.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Newton, 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.