For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,558 students in Newton, NC.
The top ranked public preschools in Newton, NC are Balls Creek Elementary School, Startown Elementary School and South Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton, NC public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the North Carolina public pre school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Pre schools in Newton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschool average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Newton, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Balls Creek Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2620 Balls Creek Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4766
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4766
Grades: PK-6
| 698 students
Rank: #22.
Startown Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4119 Startown Road
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-1257
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-1257
Grades: PK-6
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
South Newton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
306 West I Street
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
Newton, NC 28658
(828) 464-4061
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Newton, NC?
The top ranked public preschools in Newton, NC include Balls Creek Elementary School, Startown Elementary School and South Newton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Newton?
3 public preschools are located in Newton.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton?
Newton public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public preschools average of 59% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Newton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Newton include: South Newton Elementary School vs. Balls Creek Elementary School
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