For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,731 students in Newport, OR.
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, OR are Newport High School, Yaquina View Elementary School and Compass School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, OR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Oregon public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public school average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Newport, OR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-9281
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-9281
Gr: 9-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Yaquina View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 Se Harney St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-4637
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-4637
Gr: K-2 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Compass School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
322 Ne Eads St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 336-2072
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 336-2072
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Sam Case Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
459 Ne 12th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-8598
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-8598
Gr: 3-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 Ne 7th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Gr: 6-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newport, OR?
The top-ranked public schools in Newport, OR include Newport High School, Yaquina View Elementary School and Compass School.
How many public schools are located in Newport?
5 public schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public schools average of 43% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Newport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Newport include: Sam Case Elementary School vs. Yaquina View Elementary School
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