Newark City School District
School District · Newark, Ohio
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,827
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
14
7 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
5,827
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Evaluating Newark City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Newark City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Legend Elementary
Newark · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cherry Valley Elementary School
Newark · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hillview Elementary School
Newark · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Ohio rank
#495 of 613
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Ohio avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,646
$11 vs Ohio median
District size
5,827 students
Much larger than Ohio median
The short answer
Newark City ranks #495 of 613 Ohio districts by overall school rating. Newark City's schools with real test data average 6.0/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Legend Elementary (7.7/10), Cherry Valley Elementary School (7.1/10), and Hillview Elementary School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.9/10 despite 91% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 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 Newark City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Newark City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legend Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Cherry Valley Elementary School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Hillview Elementary School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | John Clem Elementary School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Liberty Middle School | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Carson Elementary School | 6.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Newark Digital Academy | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Ben Franklin Elementary School | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Mcguffey Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Wilson Middle School | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Newark City
Newark City is a Newark, Ohio school district serving 14 schools.The district educates 5,827 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. District-level spending was $14,646 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Newark City demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Legend Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.7/10.
In standardized testing, Newark City students show an average math proficiency of 66.4% and ELA proficiency of 67.2%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Newark City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Newark City with test data.
Schools in Newark City
14 schoolsElementary Schools7
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Ohio
- City
- Newark
- Total Enrollment
- 5,827
- Teachers (FTE)
- 342
- District spending per student
- $14,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 16.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Newark City?
Newark City has 14 schools in total — 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Newark City?
The average composite rating for Newark City is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Newark City?
Newark City's district-level spending was $14,646 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Newark City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Newark City is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Newark City?
Legend Elementary is the highest-rated school in Newark City with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What are the test scores in Newark City?
Across schools in Newark City with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 67.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Newark City compare to other districts in Ohio?
Newark City has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Ohio by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 67.2%
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.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Ohio Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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