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Best Arkansas Blue Ribbon Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 blue ribbon public preschools serving 7,694 students in Arkansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arkansas are Bellview Elementary School, John P. Woods Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 S Bellview Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3605
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
John P. Woods Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 N. Tyler
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1601 West 12th Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Pippin Apple Circle
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2100 Hickory Street
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Gr: PK-6 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
505 E New Hope Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3630
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 East 5th
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #99.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
617 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-5661
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1010.
Euper Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6601 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1111.
Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Gr: PK-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1212.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
220 Madison 2620
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Pine Forest Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Pine Forest Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 851-5380
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Mcgehee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
409 Oak Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1515.
Norfork Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
161 Mildred Simpson Drive
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-5228
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1616.
Eudora Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 South Lakeshore Drive
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6040
Gr: PK-3 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 Parker Road
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1919.
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
142 Hollywood Avenue
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2020.
College Station Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4710 Frazier Pike
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 490-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arkansas include Bellview Elementary School, John P. Woods Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Arkansas?
20 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 45% 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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