For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 2,188 students in Newton County, MO.
The top ranked public preschools in Newton County, MO are Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, Seneca Elementary School and Diamond 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 31% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Newton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learning Initiative Neosho/cr
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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: #22.
Seneca Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 441 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Diamond Elementary School
Magnet 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-5
| 348 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Westview Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 109 students
Rank: #55.
Triway
Magnet School
(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
| 433 students
Rank: #66.
Granby
Magnet School
(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
| 587 students
Rank: n/an/a
Field Early Child./kdgn. Center
Magnet School
302 Smith Ave
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Neosho, MO 64850
(417) 451-8630
Grades: PK
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
Seneca Early Childhood School
Magnet School
14174 Hwy 43
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Seneca, MO 64865
(417) 776-1201
Grades: PK
| 79 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 Learning Initiative Neosho/cr, Seneca Elementary School and Diamond Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton County?
8 public preschools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public preschools average of 35% (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, Learning Initiative Neosho/cr vs. Seneca Elementary School
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