For the 2025 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 George Washington Carver Elementary School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and Goodman Elementary School. 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 36% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12350 Norway Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8690
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Goodman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
117 N School Street
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8680
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Seneca Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1815 St Eugene St
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-2785
Grades: PK-3
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Carl Sweeney Pkwy
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8610
Grades: PK-4
| 542 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7441 Westview Rd
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 776-2425
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Rank: #88.
Triway
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
131 Lentz
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Stella, MO 64867
(417) 628-3227
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #99.
Granby
(Math: 24% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 E High St
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Granby, MO 64844
(417) 472-6279
Grades: PK-8
| 594 students
Rank: n/an/a
302 Smith Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Grades: PK
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
14174 Hwy 43
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301 Big Spring Dr
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8620
Grades: K-4
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newton County, MO?
The top ranked public preschools in Newton County, MO include George Washington Carver Elementary School, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr and Goodman Elementary School.
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: Granby vs. Diamond Elementary School, Diamond Elementary School vs. Granby, Seneca Elementary School vs. George Washington Carver Elementary School
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