For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,442 students in 72401, AR.
Public preschools in zipcode 72401 have a diversity score of 0.64, which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 0.65.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 72401, AR Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
1307 Flint St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Gr: PK | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
618 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Gr: K | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Vera
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7831
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7831
Gr: PK-2 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Bowling Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Gr: PK-2 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
72401, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jonesboro Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Gr: 9-12
Raider Open Door Academy Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4109 Race Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Gr: 4-7 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many public preschools are located in 72401, AR?
4 public preschools are located in 72401, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in 72401?
72401 public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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