Best Newton County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 35% (versus the Texas public pre school average of 47%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Newton Elementary School

(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
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416 E St
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%)
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231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201

Gr: PK-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

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Newton County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Burkeville Elementary School (Closed 2023)

231cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284

Gr: PK-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Burkeville Middle School (Closed 2023)

231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201

Gr: 7-8 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Deweyville Middle School (Closed 2012)

683 Cr 4156
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924

Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Newton County Sp Ed Co-op (Closed 2009)

414 N Main St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403

Gr: PK-12

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).