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Best Improved Public Preschools in Arkansas (2026)

The most improved public preschools in Arkansas are Mayflower Elementary School, Cross County Elementary Tech Academy and Sherwood Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 198 597 Avg. Improved Rank: 327

Most Improved Public Preschools in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Mayflower Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +597
(from 818 to 221)
Grades: PK-4
7 Ashmore Drive
Mayflower, AR 72106
(501) 470-0387
Rank: #22.
Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +568
(from 707 to 139)
Grades: PK-6
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +525
(from 691 to 166)
Grades: PK-5
307 Verona Avenue
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Rank: #44.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +509
(from 630 to 121)
Grades: PK-3
2621 N Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Rank: #55.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +494
(from 539 to 45)
Grades: PK-6
2100 Hickory Street
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Rank: #66.
Caddo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +427
(from 566 to 139)
Grades: PK-6
2268 Hwy Eight E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-5702
Rank: #77.
Murfreesboro Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +423
(from 691 to 268)
Grades: PK-6
605 3rd Avenue
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Rank: #88.
Eureka Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +406
(from 465 to 59)
Grades: PK-4
156 Greenwood Hollow Road
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Rank: #99.
Mcgehee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +394
(from 751 to 357)
Grades: PK-5
409 Oak Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Rank: #1010.
Ballman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +370
(from 566 to 196)
Grades: PK-5
2601 S Q St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Rank: #1111.
Marvin Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +360
(from 783 to 423)
Grades: PK-4
1319 N. Main St.
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Rank: #1212.
Palestine-wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +348
(from 763 to 415)
Grades: PK-6
7950 Hwy. 70 West
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2588
Rank: #1313.
Wonderview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +347
(from 615 to 268)
Grades: PK-6
2436 Highway 95
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-4736
Rank: #1414.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +346
(from 456 to 110)
Grades: PK-6
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Rank: #1515.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +345
(from 691 to 346)
Grades: PK-4
1500 N Sang
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Rank: #1616.
Ward Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +325
(from 437 to 112)
Grades: PK-4
1570 Wilson Loop
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 743-3569
Rank: #1717.
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +319
(from 392 to 73)
Grades: PK-4
201 East 5th
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Rank: #1818.
Harry C. Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +300
(from 949 to 649)
Grades: PK-5
3415 Newlon Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 782-7045
Rank: #1919.
George Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +299
(from 886 to 587)
Grades: PK-5
2878 South Powell Street
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8710
Rank: #2020.
Marmaduke Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +296
(from 597 to 301)
Grades: PK-6
2020 Greyhound Dr
Marmaduke, AR 72443
(870) 597-2711
Rank: #2121.
S.c. Tucker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +287
(from 335 to 48)
Grades: PK-4
201 East 11th St.
Danville, AR 72833
(479) 495-4820
Rank: #2222.
King Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +264
(from 691 to 427)
Grades: PK-5
411 North 20th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Rank: #2323.
Daisy Bates Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +257
(from 909 to 652)
Grades: PK-5
14300 Dineen
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 897-2171
Rank: #2424.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +253
(from 707 to 454)
Grades: PK-6
206 W. School Drive Hermitage
Hermitage, AR 71647
(870) 463-8500
Rank: #2525.
Spradling Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +236
(from 874 to 638)
Grades: PK-5
4949 Spradling Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-8048
Rank: #2626.
Owl Creek School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +233
(from 752 to 519)
Grades: PK-4
375 North Rupple Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Rank: #2727.
Timbo Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +229
(from 354 to 125)
Grades: PK-6
23747 Hwy 263 N.
Timbo, AR 72680
(870) 746-4303
Rank: #2828.
Sylvan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +227
(from 370 to 143)
Grades: PK-5
402 Dee Jay Hudson Drive
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1140
Rank: #2929.
Joe Mathias Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +221
(from 602 to 381)
Grades: PK-5
1609 N 24th St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3530
Rank: #3030.
Oakbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +219
(from 614 to 395)
Grades: PK-5
2200 Thornhill
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1190
Rank: #3131.
Rison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +218
(from 439 to 221)
Grades: PK-6
700 Main Street
Rison, AR 71665
(870) 325-6894
Rank: #3232.
Bismarck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +215
(from 314 to 99)
Grades: PK-4
11636 Hwy. 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-3616
Rank: #3333.
Riverside West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +204
(from 277 to 73)
Grades: PK-6
2001 Highway 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Anne Watson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +198
(from 566 to 368)
Grades: PK-6
114 W Panther Drive
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2638
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Riverside East Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +198
(from 566 to 368)
Grades: PK-6
502 West State Street
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
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