For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 397 students in Poinsett County, AR.
The top ranked public preschool in Poinsett County, AR is 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 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% 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 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Poinsett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marked Tree Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
703 Normandy St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Cedar Street
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-0077
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 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 47% (majority Black).
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