Top 3 Best Phillips County Public Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,535 students in Phillips County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Phillips County, AR are Barton Elementary School, Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy and J.f. Wahl Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Phillips County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9546 Hwy 85 S
Barton, AR 72312
(870) 572-3984
Grades: PK-6
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #33.
J.f. Wahl Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 614 students
Rank: #44.
Marvell-elaine Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Phillips County, AR

Phillips County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 Plaza St
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Grades: 4-6
| 313 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Grades: 7-8
| 285 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Grades: PK-3
| 475 students
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
107 College
Elaine, AR 72333
(870) 827-3471
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
339 South Ashlar
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
805 Cleburne
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500
Grades: PK-1
| 235 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Phillips County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Phillips County, AR include Barton Elementary School, Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy and J.f. Wahl Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Phillips County, AR?
4 public preschools are located in Phillips County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillips County, AR?
Phillips County, AR public preschools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 40% (majority Black).

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