For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,214 students in Clark County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Clark County, AR are Centerpoint Elementary School and Gurdon Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clark County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Clark County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clark County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerpoint Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
637 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-3612
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #22.
Gurdon Primary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N 10th St
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4321
Gurdon, AR 71743
(870) 353-4321
Grades: PK-4
| 258 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Grades: PK-2
| 504 students
Clark County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 School St
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 342-5377
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 342-5377
Grades: 4-5
| 137 students
755 Hwy 8 East
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Amity, AR 71921
(870) 356-2912
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
233 N 11th St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4138
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4138
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clark County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Clark County, AR include Centerpoint Elementary School and Gurdon Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clark County, AR?
3 public preschools are located in Clark County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Clark County, AR?
Clark County, AR public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 40% (majority Black).
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