For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 942 students in Newton County, TX.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, TX are Newton Elementary School, Newton Middle School and Burkeville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, TX public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Texas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 52% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
416 E St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: PK-4
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Newton Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2814 Hwy 190 E
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 420-6600
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Burkeville School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Grades: PK-12
| 229 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
231cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-4284
Grades: PK-6
| 144 students
231 Cr 2099
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Burkeville, TX 75932
(409) 565-2201
Grades: 7-8
| 39 students
683 Cr 4156
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Deweyville, TX 77614
(409) 746-2924
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
414 N Main St
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403
Newton, TX 75966
(409) 379-8403
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, TX?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, TX include Newton Elementary School, Newton Middle School and Burkeville School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Newton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County?
Newton County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Texas public elementary schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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