Best Newton Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 383 students in Newton, MS.
The top-ranked public preschool in Newton, MS is Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, MS public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 55% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Newton, MS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W. Tatum Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Newton, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 150
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newton, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton, MS include Newton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton?
1 public preschools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 55% (majority Black).

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