For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 841 students in Ashley County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Ashley County, AR are Portland Elementary School, Noble Elementary School and Crossett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashley County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Ashley County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Ashley County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Noble Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 S Bartlett St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Gr: PK-2 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Crossett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Camp Road
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-6521
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-6521
Gr: PK-4 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Ashley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
501 East Lincoln St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2820
Gr: 3-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Alpha Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
219 Main
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8192
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8192
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
203 West Sixth Avenue
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8971
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8971
Gr: 5-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
200 East Elm Street
Fountain Hill, AR 71642
(870) 853-5318
Fountain Hill, AR 71642
(870) 853-5318
Gr: PK-6 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
200 East Elm Street
Fountain Hill, AR 71642
(870) 853-5318
Fountain Hill, AR 71642
(870) 853-5318
Gr: 7-12 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Hastings Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
305 Oak Street
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-3183
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-3183
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
521 East Lincoln St
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Hamburg, AR 71646
(870) 853-2836
Gr: PK-2 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
211 School Road
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-5101
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-5101
Gr: PK-1 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2764 Hwy 165 S
Wilmot, AR 71676
(870) 473-2214
Wilmot, AR 71676
(870) 473-2214
Gr: PK-5 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Ashley County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Ashley County, AR include Portland Elementary School, Noble Elementary School and Crossett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ashley County?
2 public preschools are located in Ashley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashley County?
Ashley County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Ashley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Ashley County include: Portland Elementary School vs. Crossett Elementary School, Crossett Elementary School vs. Portland Elementary School, Noble Elementary School vs. Portland Elementary School
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