For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 885 students in Newton, AL.
The top ranked public preschools in Newton, AL are Wicksburg Elementary School and Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, AL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 49% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Alabama public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newton, AL (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wicksburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1172 S State Highway 123
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 692-5549
Grades: PK-6
| 606 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564
Grades: PK-6
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newton, AL?
The top ranked public preschools in Newton, AL include Wicksburg Elementary School and Newton 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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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