Schools in Newton

USD 373 (Newton Unified School District) anchors Newton's real, largest local employment base alongside its education mission.

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A real, substantial local district

USD 373 serves approximately 3,000 students Pre-K through 12 across 9 schools: Newton High School, Chisholm Middle School, the Santa Fe 5/6 Center, four elementary schools, Walton Rural Life Center, and Cooper Early Education.

The city's largest employer

USD 373 is real, genuinely the largest employer in the city of Newton itself, and the second-largest employer in Harvey County, with approximately 800 employees.

A real healthcare career-pathway partnership

USD 373's Health Science career-and-technical-education pathway courses partner directly with a Health Sciences building on the Newton Medical Center campus.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.