Public schools in Newport, OR
5 open public schools with an address in Newport, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,731
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16:1
Oregon median 17.1:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of Newport public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Newport, OR: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,731 students, an average of 346 per school. The largest campus is Newport High School (669 students), and the largest elementary school is Sam Case Elementary (353).
Every listed school belongs to Lincoln County SD. 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 16:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.1:1. 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 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 91% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Case Elementary Lincoln County SD | 03–05 | 353 | 16:1 | |
| Yaquina View Elementary Lincoln County SD | KG–02 | 264 | 14.7:1 |
Middle schools in Newport
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Middle School Lincoln County SD | 06–08 | 426 | 19.8:1 |
High schools in Newport
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compass School Lincoln County SD · Virtual | 06–12 | 19 | 9.5:1 | |
| Newport High School Lincoln County SD | 09–12 | 669 | 21.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.7%
- Hispanic37.3%
- Black0.6%
- Asian1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Newport schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,731 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Newport
How many public schools are in Newport, OR?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Newport: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 1,731 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Newport?
All listed public schools with an address in Newport belong to Lincoln County SD. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Newport?
Newport High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Newport, with 669 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). 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 Oregon.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Newport schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Newport public schools is 16:1, lower than the Oregon school median of 17.1:1. 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.
Nearby Oregon cities
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 Oregon cities