For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 284 students in Baxter County, AR.
Baxter County, AR public preschools have a diversity score of 0.24, which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 0.61.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Baxter County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Amanda Gist Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
152 Lucille
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Cotter, AR 72626
(870) 435-6655
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Norfork Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
161 Mildred Simpson Drive
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-5228
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-5228
Gr: PK-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
1310 Post Oak Road
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1256
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1256
Gr: PK-K | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Baxter County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2301 Rodeo Dr
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(870) 425-1231
Gr: 8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Baxter County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Baxter County, AR include Amanda Gist Elementary School and Norfork Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Baxter County?
1 public preschools are located in Baxter County.
What is the racial composition of students in Baxter County?
Baxter County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Baxter County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Baxter County include: Mountain Home Kindergarten vs. Amanda Gist Elementary School, Norfork Elementary School vs. Amanda Gist Elementary School, Mountain Home Kindergarten vs. Norfork Elementary School
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