For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 783 students in Arkadelphia, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Arkadelphia, AR is Peake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkadelphia, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Arkadelphia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Arkadelphia, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Peake Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1609 Pine Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Gr: PK-4 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Arkadelphia, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Arkadelphia, AR include Peake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Arkadelphia?
1 public preschools are located in Arkadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkadelphia?
Arkadelphia public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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