For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 909 students in Crawford County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, AR are Mountainburg Elementary School, Marvin Primary School and King Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% 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 Crawford County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy. 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Marvin Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1319 N. Main St.
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Gr: PK-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
King Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 North 20th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
James R. Tate Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Catcher Road
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Hwy. 64 East
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100
Gr: PK-2 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Gr: 5-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Gr: K-5
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crawford County, AR include Mountainburg Elementary School, Marvin Primary School and King Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crawford County?
2 public preschools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% 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 Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crawford County include: James R. Tate Elementary School vs. King Elementary School, King Elementary School vs. James R. Tate Elementary School, Alma Primary School vs. Marvin Primary School
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