For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 439 students in Newton County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Newton County, IN is South Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13188 S 50 E
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Kentland, IN 47951
(219) 474-5167
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newton County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton County, IN include South Newton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton County?
1 public preschools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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