For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 367 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 44% 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 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newton, MS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 W. Tatum Street
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Newton, MS 39345
(601) 683-3979
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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