Newark School

Newark School is a public elementary school serving pre-kindergarten through grade 8 in Newark, Vermont. With 60 students and a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, every child gets consistent, direct attention from teachers — a structural advantage that shows up clearly in the school's performance data. The school earns a composite score of 9.3 out of 10, rated Exceptional by MySchoolScout.

Its strongest dimension is growth: a 9.6 out of 10 growth score signals that students are advancing well beyond expected trajectories regardless of where they start. Academic performance follows closely at 8.8 out of 10, confirming that strong growth is translating into real academic achievement. Those results place Newark School #5 out of 280 public schools statewide, outperforming 99% of Vermont schools — a remarkable position for a 60-student rural school.

Within Kingdom East Unified Union School District #64, Newark ranks #2 among 7 schools. Parents comparing schools across the district or across Vermont will find few public elementary programs that match Newark's combination of small class sizes, high academic performance, and exceptional student growth.

With an enrollment of 60 students, Newark School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 7.5:1, Newark School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Newark School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.