Best Newark Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,301 students in Newark, NY.
The top-ranked public high school in Newark, NY is Newark Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newark, NY public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the New York public high school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 59% statewide average). High schools in Newark have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New York public high schools.
Newark, NY public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the New York average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Newark Senior High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New York or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Newark, NY (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newark Senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
625 Peirson Ave
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-3242
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
Ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne Boces
Special Education School
131 Drumlin Ct
Newark, NY 14513
(315) 332-7284
Gr: K-12 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Newark, NY?
The top-ranked public high schools in Newark, NY include Newark Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in Newark?
2 public high schools are located in Newark.
What is the racial composition of students in Newark?
Newark public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New York public high schools average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

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