For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,412 students in Mississippi County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mississippi County, AR are Armorel Elementary School, Buffalo Island Central Elementary School and Rivercrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mississippi County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Mississippi County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mississippi County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Armorel Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4555 North State Highway 137
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Armorel, AR 72310
(870) 763-5600
Gr: PK-6 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1208 Nelson
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 486-5411
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 486-5411
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 West State Highway 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Manila Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
419 E Olympia Street
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-3145
Manila, AR 72442
(870) 561-3145
Gr: PK-6 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
1230 W Semmes Ave
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-1155
Gr: PK-K | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Mississippi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blytheville Charter School&alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
415 Tennessee St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
600 North Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
216 East Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Gr: 5-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1107 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Gr: PK-K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
1 Mustang Dr
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 539-6883
Leachville, AR 72438
(870) 539-6883
Gr: 7-9 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
101 Fourth St.
Dyess, AR 72330
(870) 764-2107
Dyess, AR 72330
(870) 764-2107
Gr: PK-4 | 88 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Ocabs Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1425 Ohlendorf Rd
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
112 North School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Gr: 1-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
711 West Lee
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
209 E Main St
Keiser, AR 72351
(870) 526-2127
Keiser, AR 72351
(870) 526-2127
Gr: PK-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
503 W Calhoun St
Luxora, AR 72358
(870) 658-2768
Luxora, AR 72358
(870) 658-2768
Gr: K-4 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
50 Cortez Kennedy
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Gr: 5-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mississippi County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mississippi County, AR include Armorel Elementary School, Buffalo Island Central Elementary School and Rivercrest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mississippi County?
3 public preschools are located in Mississippi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mississippi County?
Mississippi County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mississippi County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mississippi County include: Manila Elementary School vs. Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Elementary School vs. Manila Elementary School, Buffalo Island Central Elementary School vs. Armorel Elementary School
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