For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 692 students in Prairie County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Prairie County, AR are Des Arc Elementary School and Hazen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Prairie County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Prairie County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Hickory Street
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Hazen Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Cleveland
Hazen, AR 72064
(870) 255-4547
Hazen, AR 72064
(870) 255-4547
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Prairie County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Prairie County, AR include Des Arc Elementary School and Hazen Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Prairie County?
2 public preschools are located in Prairie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie County?
Prairie County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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