For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,620 students in Saline County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saline County, AR are Bryant Elementary School, Westbrook Elementary School and Pine Haven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% 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 Saline County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1215 Woodland Drive
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5642
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5642
Gr: PK-5 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2621 N Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Gr: PK-3 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Pine Haven Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Pine Haven Rd
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5361
Bauxite, AR 72011
(501) 557-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Ringgold Elementary
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-3500
Gr: PK-4 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11100 Chicot Road
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
200 N.w. Fourth St.
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5391
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5391
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saline County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saline County, AR include Bryant Elementary School, Westbrook Elementary School and Pine Haven Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saline County?
2 public preschools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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