For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 823 students in Pope County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pope County, AR are Sequoyah Elementary School, Pottsville Elementary School and Center Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Pope County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 West 12th Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Pottsville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
87 South B
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Gr: PK-3 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Center Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5401 Sr 124
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-4540
Russellville, AR 72802
(479) 968-4540
Gr: PK-4 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Dover Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2702
Gr: PK-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
London Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
154 School Street
London, AR 72847
(479) 293-4241
London, AR 72847
(479) 293-4241
Gr: PK-4 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Dwight Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 West Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Gr: PK-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Hector Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11529 Sr 27
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Gr: PK-4 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #88.
Oakland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 South Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #99.
Atkins Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
611 Northwest Fourth Street
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Atkins, AR 72823
(479) 641-7085
Gr: PK-4 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Parker Road
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Pope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Area Career And Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2201 S Knoxville Ave
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Gr: 9-12
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Gr: 3-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pope County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pope County, AR include Sequoyah Elementary School, Pottsville Elementary School and Center Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pope County?
2 public preschools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Pope County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pope County include: Oakland Heights Elementary School vs. Sequoyah Elementary School, Hector Elementary School vs. Dover Elementary School, London Elementary School vs. Atkins Elementary School
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