Public preschools in Arkansas achieve an average science proficiency of 35% (2026).
The public preschools with the highest science proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public preschool with the highest science proficiency in Arkansas is Baker Elementary School, with 75-79%.
Science Proficiency Range: 51%
77%
Avg. Science Proficiency: 55%
Science Proficiency Trends
Top Science Proficiency Public Preschools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Science Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Science Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: PK-5
15001 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Rank: #22.
Janie Darr Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: PK-5
6505 Mount Hebron Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3553
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3553
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-5
1600 N. Tyler
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60-64%
Grades: PK-4
1601 West 12th Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Rank: #55.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 60%
Grades: PK-5
5400 S Bellview Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3605
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3605
Rank: #66.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 59%
Grades: PK-5
301 Pippin Apple Circle
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-6
1208 Nelson
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 486-5411
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 486-5411
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-6
2100 Hickory Street
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-4
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Eureka Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-4
156 Greenwood Hollow Road
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Riverside West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-6
2001 Highway 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Timbo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-6
23747 Hwy 263 N.
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Rank: #7 - 137. - 13.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55-59%
Grades: PK-3
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Rank: #1414.
John P. Woods Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 56%
Grades: PK-5
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Rank: #1515.
Greenbrier Westside Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 55%
Grades: PK-5
65 Garrett Road
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1029
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1029
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Mountain Springs Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 53%
Grades: PK-4
3620 Mountain Springs Road
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3575
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3575
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 53%
Grades: PK-6
617 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-5661
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-4
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Center Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-4
5401 Sr 124
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-4540
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-4540
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Greenbrier Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
61 Glenn Lane
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-2111
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-2111
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Jessieville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
7900 N Highway 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5665
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5665
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-5
354 E Fletcher Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8880
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8880
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Mccrory Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-6
509 North Jackson Street
Mc Crory, AR 72101
(870) 731-2921
Mc Crory, AR 72101
(870) 731-2921
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-4
510 Wynn Park Drive
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Pottsville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-3
87 South B
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Tuckerman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-4
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-3
2621 N Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Rank: #18 - 2818. - 28.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 50-54%
Grades: PK-4
1701 South Second
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3566
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3566
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: PK-4
3050 Old Missouri Road
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: PK-5
3131 Garrett Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3524
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3524
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: PK-6
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Parkers Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: PK-6
209 Parkers Chapel Road
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Willis Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 52%
Grades: PK-5
4337 Grimsley Road
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Science Proficiency: 51%
Grades: PK-5
505 E New Hope Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3630
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3630
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Science Proficiency: 51%
Grades: PK-5
3517 Brooken Hill Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-8880
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-8880
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Arkansas average public preschools science proficiency?
The Arkansas average public preschools science proficiency is 35%% for 2026.
What are the public preschools with the highest science proficiency in Arkansas?
The best top-ranked public preschools in Arkansas include Baker Elementary School, Janie Darr Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School.
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