For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,769 students in Newton, KS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, KS are South Breeze Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, KS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 34% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton, KS (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Grades: PK-4
| 359 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Sunset Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570
Grades: K-4
| 208 students
Rank: #44.
Kansas Connections Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836
Grades: K-12
| 1,212 students
Rank: #55.
Slate Creek Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550
Grades: K-4
| 239 students
Rank: #66.
Santa Fe 5/6 Center
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 5-6
| 428 students
Newton, Kansas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Grades: 5-8
| 5 students
130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, KS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton, KS include South Breeze Elementary School, Northridge Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton?
6 public elementary schools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public elementary schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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