For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 278 students in Decatur, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Decatur, AR is Decatur Northside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Decatur, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Decatur Northside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9083 Mt. Olive Rd
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Decatur, AR 72722
(479) 321-5780
Gr: PK-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Decatur, AR include Decatur Northside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Decatur?
1 public preschools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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