For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 499 students in Lawrence County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, AR are Hillcrest Elementary School, Sloan-hendrix Elementary School and Hoxie Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
146 S. Main Street
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 376-5416
Lynn, AR 72440
(870) 376-5416
Gr: PK-6 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Sloan-hendrix Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2 Greyhound Cir.
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Imboden, AR 72434
(870) 869-2101
Gr: PK-6 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Hoxie Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 Sw Hartigan
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-2401
Hoxie, AR 72433
(870) 886-2401
Gr: PK-6 | 500 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Gr: PK-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, AR include Hillcrest Elementary School, Sloan-hendrix Elementary School and Hoxie Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County?
1 public preschools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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