For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 234 students in Newark, IL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, IL are Lisbon Grade School and Millbrook Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, IL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Newark have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Illinois public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newark, IL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lisbon Grade School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
127 S Canal St
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Newark, IL 60541
(815) 736-6325
Gr: K-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Millbrook Junior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8411 Fox River Dr, Millbrook J
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Newark, IL 60541
(630) 553-5435
Gr: 5-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newark, IL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newark, IL include Lisbon Grade School and Millbrook Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newark?
2 public middle schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
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