For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,335 students in Lonoke County, AR. The top-ranked public preschools in Lonoke County, AR are Westside Elementary School, Magness Creek Elementary School and Ward Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lonoke County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lonoke County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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 Lonoke County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1701 South Second
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3566
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3566
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Magness Creek Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16150 Hwy 5
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3565
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3565
Gr: PK-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Ward Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1570 Wilson Loop
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 743-3569
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 743-3569
Gr: PK-4 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Mountain Springs Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3620 Mountain Springs Road
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3575
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3575
Gr: PK-4 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
36 Pond Street
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3564
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3564
Gr: PK-4 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
814 West Locust
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3568
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3568
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
England Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 Pine Bluff Hwy
England, AR 72046
(501) 842-2041
England, AR 72046
(501) 842-2041
Gr: PK-6 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Carlisle Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 East 5th Street
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3261
Carlisle, AR 72024
(870) 552-3261
Gr: PK-6 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
800 Lincoln St.
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3839
Lonoke, AR 72086
(501) 676-3839
Gr: PK-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Lonoke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 N Second St
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Cabot, AR 72023
(501) 743-3520
Gr: K-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1500 Ne 1st
England, AR 72046
(501) 842-9606
England, AR 72046
(501) 842-9606
Gr: 6-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lonoke County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lonoke County, AR include Westside Elementary School, Magness Creek Elementary School and Ward Central Elementary School. Lonoke County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public preschools are located in Lonoke County?
8 public preschools are located in Lonoke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lonoke County?
Lonoke County public preschools minority enrollment is 26% 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 Lonoke County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lonoke County include: Mountain Springs Elementary School vs. Magness Creek Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Magness Creek Elementary School vs. Mountain Springs Elementary School
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