For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 538 students in Camden, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Camden, AR is Harmony Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Camden have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Camden, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
255 Pope St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: PK | 113 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Camden, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Camden, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Camden, AR include Harmony Grove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Camden?
2 public preschools are located in Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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