For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,307 students in 72143, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in 72143, AR are Westside Elementary School, Mcrae Elementary School and Sidney Deener Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 72143 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in 72143, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 72143, AR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Gr: PK-3 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mcrae Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Gr: PK-3 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Sidney Deener Elem. School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Gr: PK-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 72143, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in 72143, AR include Westside Elementary School, Mcrae Elementary School and Sidney Deener Elem. School.
How many public preschools are located in 72143?
3 public preschools are located in 72143.
What is the racial composition of students in 72143?
72143 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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