For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,153 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 17% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (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 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Phillips County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9546 Hwy 85 South
Lexa, AR 72355
(870) 572-7294
Lexa, AR 72355
(870) 572-7294
Gr: PK-6 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Plaza St.
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 753-9800
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 753-9800
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
J.f. Wahl Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Hickory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4404
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4404
Gr: PK-6 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Marvell-elaine Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1341
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-1341
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Phillips County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1020 Plaza St
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526
Gr: K-6 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Gr: 7-12 | 68 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Gr: 4-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Gr: 7-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Gr: PK-3 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Gr: K-6 | 34 students
107 College
Elaine, AR 72333
(870) 827-3471
Elaine, AR 72333
(870) 827-3471
Gr: PK-6 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
339 South Ashlar
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422
Gr: PK-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
805 Cleburne
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500
Gr: PK-1 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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?
3 public preschools are located in Phillips County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillips County?
Phillips County public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Phillips County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Phillips County include: Barton Elementary School vs. Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy vs. Barton Elementary School, Marvell-elaine Elementary School vs. Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
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