For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 599 students in Newton County, TX.
The top ranked public preschools in Newton County, TX are Newton Elementary School and Burkeville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, TX public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 53% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public preschool average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
416 E St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Gr: PK-4 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Burkeville School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
231cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
683 Cr 4156
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newton County, TX?
The top ranked public preschools in Newton County, TX include Newton Elementary School and Burkeville School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton County?
2 public preschools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public preschools average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
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