For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 400 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 16% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschool average of 56% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newton, MS (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Tatum Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Newton, Mississippi Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 150
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3926
Grades: 5-8
| 356 students
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, MS?
1 public preschools are located in Newton, MS.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton, MS?
Newton, MS public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 56% (majority Black).
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