For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 290 students in Cleburne County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cleburne County, AR are Heber Springs Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Quitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleburne County, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Cleburne County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Cleburne County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heber Springs Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W Pine St
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Heber Springs, AR 72543
(501) 362-8155
Gr: PK-5 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
West Side Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7295 Greers Ferry Road
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Higden, AR 72067
(501) 825-7744
Gr: PK-6 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs West
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Cleburne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-6107
Gr: PK-5 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
P.o. Box 1000
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Wilburn, AR 72179
(501) 362-3302
Gr: 7-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cleburne County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cleburne County, AR include Heber Springs Elementary School, West Side Elementary School and Quitman Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cleburne County?
1 public preschools are located in Cleburne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cleburne County?
Cleburne County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Cleburne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cleburne County include: West Side Elementary School vs. Heber Springs Elementary School, Heber Springs Elementary School vs. West Side Elementary School
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