Public schools in Newport, NH
6 open public schools with an address in Newport, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
798
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
New Hampshire median 11:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Newport public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Newport, NH: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 798 students, an average of 133 per school. The largest campus is Newport Middle High School (High) (291 students), and the largest elementary school is Richards Elementary School (273).
Newport School District operates the most schools here (5), and 2 regular districts have at least one Newport campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 8.5:1, lower than the statewide school median of 11:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 48% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Newport
Elementary schools in Newport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richards Elementary School Newport School District | PK–05 | 273 | 10.7:1 | |
| Unity Elementary School Unity School District | PK–08 | 86 | 7.1:1 |
Middle schools in Newport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Middle School Newport School District | 06–08 | 138 | 8.1:1 | |
| Newport SOAR Middle School Newport School District | 05–08 | 3 | 3.8:1 |
High schools in Newport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Middle High School (High) Newport School District | 09–13 | 291 | 10.8:1 | |
| Newport SOAR High School Newport School District | 09–12 | 7 | 8.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White94.9%
- Hispanic2.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial1.5%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Newport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (798 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Newport
How many public schools are in Newport, NH?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Newport: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 798 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Newport?
Schools with an address in Newport belong to 2 education agencies, led by Newport School District (5 schools), Unity School District (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Newport?
Newport Middle High School (High) reported the largest high-school enrollment in Newport, with 291 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–13). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Newport?
No school with an address in Newport is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in New Hampshire.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Newport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Newport public schools is 8.5:1, lower than the New Hampshire school median of 11:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Newport guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All New Hampshire cities