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Best Garland County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 3,104 students in Garland County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Garland County, AR are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Jessieville Elementary School and Fountain Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Garland County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Garland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Jessieville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7900 N Highway 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5665
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Fountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1708
Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Pine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Blakely Dam Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Hammond Lane
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #88.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oaklawn Boulevard
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Gr: PK-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Hamilton Primary School
136 Oakbrook
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9351
Gr: PK-1 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeside Primary School
2841 Malvern
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Gr: PK-1 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Garland County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Garland County, AR include Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Jessieville Elementary School and Fountain Lake Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Garland County?
6 public preschools are located in Garland County.
What is the racial composition of students in Garland County?
Garland County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Garland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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