For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,935 students in 71901, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in 71901, AR are Fountain Lake Elementary School, Cutter-morning Star Elementary School and Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 71901 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 71901, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 71901, AR Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1708
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1708
Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
2841 Malvern
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Gr: PK-1 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
71901, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5655
Gr: 5-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 71901, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in 71901, AR include Fountain Lake Elementary School, Cutter-morning Star Elementary School and Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School.
How many public preschools are located in 71901?
4 public preschools are located in 71901.
What is the racial composition of students in 71901?
71901 public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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