For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,867 students in Fayetteville, AR. The top-ranked public preschools in Fayetteville, AR are Butterfield Elementary School, Holcomb Elementary School and Happy Hollow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Fayetteville, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3050 Old Missouri Road
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 N Salem Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Gr: PK-4 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2175 East Peppervine Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Leverett Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1124 W Cleveland
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 N Sang
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Gr: PK-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #66.
Owl Creek School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
375 North Rupple Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Gr: PK-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Fayetteville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2350 Old Farmington
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Gr: 10-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fayetteville, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fayetteville, AR include Butterfield Elementary School, Holcomb Elementary School and Happy Hollow Elementary School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public preschools are located in Fayetteville?
6 public preschools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fayetteville include: Holcomb Elementary School vs. Owl Creek School, Asbell Elementary School vs. Happy Hollow Elementary School, Leverett Elementary School vs. Happy Hollow Elementary School
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