Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton, KS (2025-26)

Best Newton Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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, Slate Creek 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 score of 19% (versus the Kansas public elementary school average of 34%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

South Breeze Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
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1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560

Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%

Rank: #22.

Slate Creek Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
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901 E. 4th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6550

Gr: K-4 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #33.

Sunset Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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619 Boyd
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6570

Gr: K-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #44.

Kansas Connections Academy

(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
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150 Wildcat Ave
Newton, KS 67114
(785) 205-6836

Gr: K-12 | 1,212 student Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #55.

Northridge Elementary School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
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1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540

Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%

Rank: #66.

Santa Fe 5/6 Center

(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
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130 W. Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270

Gr: 5-6 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

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School

Location

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E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280

Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)

Special Education School

900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280

Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Eby Learning Center Ii (Closed 2014)

900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950

Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Santa Fe Middle School (Closed 2011)

130 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6270

Gr: 6-8

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, Slate Creek 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).