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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Newton County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 8,885 students in Newton County, MO (there are 4 private schools, serving 227 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Newton County, MO are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newton County, MO are Goodman Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School and East Newton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Newton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Goodman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
117 N School Street
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:
8/
10
Top 30%
12350 Norway Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Gr: PK-4 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
East Newton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
22876 E Hwy 86
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6238
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
180 Cemetery Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-2450
Gr: PK-12
Rank: #55.
Seneca Intermediate School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1817 St. Eugene
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-7961
Gr: 4-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1815 St Eugene St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Gr: PK-3 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 Hale Mcginty Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8650
Gr: 5-6 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Neosho Jr. High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14646 Kodiak Road
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8660
Gr: 7-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Seneca High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 Neosho St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3926
Gr: 9-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Gr: PK-4 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Gr: PK-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Diamond High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 Wornall St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8640
Gr: K-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1414.
Neosho High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
511 Neosho Blvd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8670
Gr: 9-12 | 1,530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1515.
Triway
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
131 Lentz
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7441 Westview Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Seneca Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
925 Oneida
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-3911
Gr: 7-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
Granby
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
440 E High St
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Diamond Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Gr: 5-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Crowder Avts
Vocational School
601 Laclede Avenue
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 455-5596
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Field Early Child./kdgn. Center
302 Smith Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Gr: PK | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Rise Elementary School
201 N Washington St
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8600
Gr: K-4 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Seneca Early Childhood School
14174 Hwy 43
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 schools in Newton County, MO?
The top-ranked public schools in Newton County, MO include Goodman Elementary School, George Washington Carver Elementary School and East Newton High School.
How many public schools are located in Newton County?
23 public schools are located in Newton County.
What percentage of students in Newton County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Newton County are educated in public schools (compared to the MO state average of 88%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public schools average of 33% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Newton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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