For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 277 students in 72722, AR.
The top ranked public preschool in 72722, AR is Decatur Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 72722 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in 72722, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 72722, AR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decatur Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9083 Mt Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3981
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 752-3981
Grades: PK-4
| 277 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 72722, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in 72722, AR include Decatur Northside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 72722?
1 public preschools are located in 72722.
What is the racial composition of students in 72722?
72722 public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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