Best Franklin County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 565 students in Franklin County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, AR are Charleston Elementary School, Elgin B Milton Primary School and County Line Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 West Main
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Gr: PK-3 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
County Line Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
12092 W State Highway 22
Branch, AR 72928
(479) 635-4701
Gr: PK-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, AR include Charleston Elementary School, Elgin B Milton Primary School and County Line Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
1 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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