For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public preschools serving 3,492 students in Newton County, MO.
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton County, MO are Goodman Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School and Learning Initiative Neosho/cr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MO public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goodman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
117 N School Street
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Gr: PK-4 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12350 Norway Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Gr: PK-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #44.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1815 St Eugene St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Gr: PK-3 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Gr: PK-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Triway
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
131 Lentz
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7441 Westview Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Granby
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 E High St
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
302 Smith Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
14174 Hwy 43
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Gr: PK | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newton County, MO?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton County, MO include Goodman Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School and Learning Initiative Neosho/cr.
How many public preschools are located in Newton County?
11 public preschools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Newton County include: Seneca Elementary School vs. George Washington Carver Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School vs. Seneca Elementary School, Benton Elementary School vs. George Washington Carver Elementary School
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