Best Jackson County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 675 students in Jackson County, AR.

The top ranked public preschool in Jackson County, AR is Newport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jackson County, AR public preschool have an score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Newport Elementary School

(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
:

Bottom 50%

1700 Commerce Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351

Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson County, AR

Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Castleberry Elementary School (Closed 2011)

400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351

Gr: PK-3

Gibbs Albright Elementary School (Closed 2011)

406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316

Gr: 4-6

Newport Junior High School (Closed 2015)

406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346

Gr: 7-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%

Swifton High School (Closed 2007)

P.o. Box 556
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336

Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AR?

The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AR include Newport Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?

1 public preschools are located in Jackson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?

Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).