For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,284 students in Hempstead County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hempstead County, AR are Spring Hill Elementary School, Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School and Randy Hughes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Hempstead County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% 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 Hempstead County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
633 Hwy 355 West
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Gr: PK-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lakeshore Drive
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Gr: PK-6 | 929 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #33.
Randy Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6003 Hwy 29 N
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2283
Blevins, AR 71825
(870) 874-2283
Gr: PK-6 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hempstead County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hempstead County, AR include Spring Hill Elementary School, Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School and Randy Hughes Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hempstead County?
2 public preschools are located in Hempstead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead County?
Hempstead County public preschools minority enrollment is 61% 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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