For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 672 students in Randolph County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Randolph County, AR are Pocahontas Elementary School and Maynard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Randolph County, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Randolph County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Randolph County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pocahontas Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2864 Thomasville
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Pocahontas, AR 72455
(870) 892-4573
Gr: PK-3 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Maynard Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
74 Campus Drive
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3519
Maynard, AR 72444
(870) 647-3519
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Randolph County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Randolph County, AR include Pocahontas Elementary School and Maynard Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Randolph County?
1 public preschools are located in Randolph County.
What is the racial composition of students in Randolph County?
Randolph County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% 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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