For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,133 students in Craighead County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Craighead County, AR are Riverside West Elementary School, Riverside East Elementary School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craighead County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Craighead County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Craighead County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Highway 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Riverside East Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 West State Street
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1834 Hwy 91 West
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Gr: PK-4 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W School
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: PK-K | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1307 Flint Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Gr: PK | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Fox Meadow Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Gr: PK-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
618 W. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Gr: K | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Promise Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7831
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7831
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Bowling Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Gr: PK-2 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
5603 Kersey Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Gr: PK-2 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Craighead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
805 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-2212
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-2212
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Jonesboro Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Gr: 9-12
Raider Open Door Academy Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4109 Race Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Gr: 4-7 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
502 West State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3327
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3327
Gr: 7-9 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Craighead County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Craighead County, AR include Riverside West Elementary School, Riverside East Elementary School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Craighead County?
9 public preschools are located in Craighead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Craighead County?
Craighead County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Craighead County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Craighead County include: University Heights Elementary School vs. Fox Meadow Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Valley View Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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