For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,218 students in Clay County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, AR are Park Elementary School, Piggott Elementary School and Rector Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clay County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clay County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Wynne Park Dr
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: #22.
Piggott Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
895 E Main
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-2546
Piggott, AR 72454
(870) 598-2546
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
Rector Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
604 W 5th St
Rector, AR 72461
(501) 595-3358
Rector, AR 72461
(501) 595-3358
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 479
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
605 W Fourth St
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Grades: 3-6
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Clay County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Clay County, AR include Park Elementary School, Piggott Elementary School and Rector Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Clay County, AR?
3 public preschools are located in Clay County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Clay County, AR?
Clay County, AR public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 40% (majority Black).
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