For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,206 students in Newton County, MS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton County, MS are Newton County Elementary School and Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Mississippi public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Mississippi public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschool average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton County Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15881 Highway 15
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-2956
Gr: PK-6 | 882 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Newton County Voc Complex
Vocational School
15935 Highway 15 North
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Decatur, MS 39327
(601) 635-4138
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newton County, MS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton County, MS include Newton County Elementary School and Newton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton County?
3 public preschools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public preschools average of 57% (majority Black).
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