For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 397 students in Poinsett County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Poinsett County, AR are Lepanto Elementary School and Marked Tree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poinsett County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Poinsett County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Poinsett County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lepanto Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
819 N School St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Gr: PK-2 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Marked Tree Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Normandy
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2214
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
221 N Pine Avenue
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Gr: PK | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Poinsett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Gr: 5-8 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Gr: 6-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Gr: 5-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Poinsett County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Poinsett County, AR include Lepanto Elementary School and Marked Tree Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Poinsett County?
2 public preschools are located in Poinsett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poinsett County?
Poinsett County public preschools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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