Photo: Public domain · Public domainNewark Township’s public schools outscore 52% of Ohio districts
60% of students in Newark Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Newark Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.
From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Newark Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1413 Ohio towns with household incomes within a quarter of Newark Township’s, its schools beat 26%, lower than their 52% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 64% and math 60% across both districts in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 76% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Newark City spends $15,691 per student and Granville Exempted Village $15,429, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Alive Vineyard Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Newark Township’s grade
B−: better than 52% of Ohio school districts. Test scores are above the Ohio average; graduation is below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Newark Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Newark Township
Little Learners Preschool
Grades PK · 202 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Newark
9th grade in Newark Township · depends on your address
Newark High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,369 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Newark
Granville High School
Grades 9–12 · 845 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Granville
10th grade in Newark Township · depends on your address
Newark High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,369 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Newark
Granville High School
Grades 9–12 · 845 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Granville
11th grade in Newark Township · depends on your address
Newark High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,369 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Newark
Granville High School
Grades 9–12 · 845 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Granville
12th grade in Newark Township · depends on your address
Newark High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,369 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Newark
Granville High School
Grades 9–12 · 845 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Granville
Newark Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Newark City School District). From grade K, students attend the Granville Exempted Village School District, shared with Granville, Granville and Union. Its elementary school is in Granville. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Newark Township
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Newark Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Newark Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Newark Township | B− | Newark City PK–12 · Granville Exempted Village K–12 |
| Newark (city) | C+ | Newark City |
| Granville | A+ | Granville Exempted Village |
| Newton | C+ | North Fork Local |
Every school in Newark Township
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Newark Township’s schools
Are Newark Township’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Ohio: the public schools Newark Township children attend outscore 52% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 26%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Newark Township in?
Two districts: Newark City School District runs grades PK–12, and Granville Exempted Village School District runs grades K–12, shared with Granville, Granville and Union.
Where do Newark Township kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Newark High School and Granville High School.
What is Newark Township’s graduation rate?
76% of the class of 2023 in Newark City School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.
How much does Newark Township spend per student?
$15,691 in Newark City School District and $15,429 in Granville Exempted Village School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Newark Township?
Yes: Alive Vineyard Academy (religious, grades PK–8, 40 students).
Parents talk
What Newark Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Newark Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.