For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 823 students in Desha County, AR.
The top ranked public preschool in Desha County, AR is Mcgehee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Desha County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Desha County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Desha County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcgehee Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 Oak St
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 568 students
Rank: n/an/a
101 Court St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-4954
Grades: PK-2
| 255 students
Desha County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2455
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2455
Grades: PK-6
| 57 students
P O Box 248
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2474
Arkansas City, AR 71630
(870) 877-2474
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
P O Box 41
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Rohwer, AR 71666
(870) 644-3800
Grades: PK-6
| 86 students
710 South Cherry St
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Dumas, AR 71639
(870) 382-5363
Grades: 5-6
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Desha County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Desha County, AR include Mcgehee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Desha County, AR?
2 public preschools are located in Desha County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Desha County, AR?
Desha County, AR public preschools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 40% (majority Black).
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