For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 644 students in Jacksonville, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jacksonville, AR is Bayou Meto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% 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 Jacksonville, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayou Meto Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26405 Highway 107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Cloverdale Road
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117
Gr: PK | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, AR include Bayou Meto Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jacksonville?
2 public preschools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public preschools minority enrollment is 55% 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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