For the 2025 school year, there are 7 magnet public preschools serving 3,557 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Arkansas are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 N Main
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 W 16th St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #66.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Silver Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #77.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Gr: PK-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Arkansas?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Arkansas include Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Arkansas?
7 magnet public preschools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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