Public schools in Newark, OH
20 open public schools with an address in Newark, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,147
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.7:1
Ohio median 17:1
Charter schools
1
2 virtual
An overview of Newark public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Newark, OH: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,147 students, an average of 457 per school. The largest campus is Newark High School (1,369 students), and the largest elementary school is Licking Valley Elementary School (913).
Newark City Schools operates the most schools here (13), and 3 regular districts have at least one Newark campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 16.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17:1. 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.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 5 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 39% 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 Newark
Newark City Schools
Public school district
13 schools in Newark
Licking Valley Local
Public school district
4 schools in Newark
Career and Technology Educational Centers
Education service agency
1 school in Newark
North Fork Local
Public school district
1 school in Newark · 4 total
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Newark
Elementary schools in Newark
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Franklin Elementary School Newark City Schools | KG–05 | 265 | 14.4:1 | |
| Carson Elementary School Newark City Schools | KG–05 | 414 | 16:1 | |
| Cherry Valley Elementary School Newark City Schools | KG–05 | 346 | 16.7:1 | |
| Hillview Elementary School Newark City Schools | KG–05 | 407 | 18.1:1 | |
| John Clem Elementary School Newark City Schools | KG–05 | 386 | 14.9:1 | |
| Legend Elementary Newark City Schools | KG–05 | 475 | 15.8:1 | |
| Licking Valley Elementary School Licking Valley Local | PK–05 | 913 | 19.4:1 | |
| McGuffey Elementary School Newark City Schools | KG–05 | 415 | 14.1:1 | |
| Newton Elementary School North Fork Local | KG–05 | 347 | 16:1 | |
| Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 187 | 13.9:1 |
Middle schools in Newark
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Middle School Newark City Schools | 06–08 | 416 | 16.6:1 | |
| Liberty Middle School Newark City Schools | 06–08 | 456 | 19.3:1 | |
| Licking Valley Middle School Licking Valley Local | 06–08 | 523 | 21.8:1 | |
| Wilson Middle School Newark City Schools | 06–08 | 389 | 16.2:1 |
High schools in Newark
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technology Educational Centers Career and Technology Educational Centers · Career and Technical School | 06–12 | 789 | 19.2:1 | |
| Licking Valley High School Licking Valley Local | 09–12 | 589 | 19:1 | |
| Licking Valley Online Learning School Licking Valley Local · Virtual | 08–12 | 10 | 1.3:1 | |
| Newark High School Newark City Schools | 09–12 | 1,369 | 19.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Newark
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Learners Preschool Newark City Schools | PK–PK | 202 | 18.4:1 | |
| NCS Digital Newark City Schools · Virtual | 02–12 | 249 | 17.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White84.3%
- Hispanic2.7%
- Black3.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 20 Newark schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,147 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Newark
How many public schools are in Newark, OH?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Newark: 10 elementary, 4 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 9,147 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Newark?
Schools with an address in Newark belong to 5 education agencies, led by Newark City Schools (13 schools), Licking Valley Local (4 schools), Career and Technology Educational Centers (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 Newark?
Newark High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Newark, with 1,369 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Newark?
Yes. 1 of the 20 public schools in Newark are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Newark schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Newark public schools is 16.7:1, similar to the Ohio school median of 17:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Newark 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 Ohio cities