For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 682 students in Newton, KS.
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton, KS are South Breeze Elementary School and Northridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, KS public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Kansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Newton, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Breeze Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1020 Old Main
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6560
Gr: PK-4 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Windsor Dr.
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6540
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Newton, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
E3 (Entrepreheniel Ed. Enterprise) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
900 W. 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Eby Learning Center I (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
900 W 12th
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 284-6280
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
900 West Broadway
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Newton, KS 67114
(316) 283-1950
Gr: 5-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Newton, KS?
The top-ranked public preschools in Newton, KS include South Breeze Elementary School and Northridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton?
2 public preschools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Kansas public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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