For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 713 students in Forrest City, AR.
Forrest City, AR public preschools have a diversity score of 0.07, which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 0.61.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Forrest City, AR (2026-27)
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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801 Deaderick Road
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Gr: PK-2 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Forrest City, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
637 S Washington
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135
Gr: 5-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2505 Sycamore Street
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in Forrest City, AR?
1 public preschools are located in Forrest City, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Forrest City?
Forrest City public preschools minority enrollment is 97% 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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