For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,087 students in Crittenden County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crittenden County, AR are Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, Jackson Wonder Elementary School and Earle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Crittenden County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Crestmere St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: PK-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Wonder Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2395 S L Henry Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Earle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 2nd Street
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Crittenden County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: PK-1 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Pobox 47
Crawfordsville, AR 72327
(870) 823-5578
Crawfordsville, AR 72327
(870) 823-5578
Gr: K-6 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Pobox 47
Crawfordsville, AR 72327
(870) 823-5533
Crawfordsville, AR 72327
(870) 823-5533
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Minority enrollment: 97%
1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
Gr: 7-9 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2395 Sl Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Gr: 4-5 | 628 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
10 Patriot Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5173
Gr: 6-7 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Mid-south Community College Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Gr: 9-12
200 Bj Taylor St
Edmondson, AR 72332
(870) 735-5113
Edmondson, AR 72332
(870) 735-5113
Gr: K-6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
801 S 16th St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crittenden County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crittenden County, AR include Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, Jackson Wonder Elementary School and Earle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crittenden County?
2 public preschools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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