For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,133 students in Newton, AL.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, AL are Wicksburg Elementary School, Newton Elementary School and Houston County Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, AL public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Alabama public elementary school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Alabama public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: PK-6
| 619 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Grades: PK-6
| 282 students
Rank: #33.
Houston County Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: K-12
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, AL?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, AL include Wicksburg Elementary School, Newton Elementary School and Houston County Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public elementary schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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