For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,172 students in 72762, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in 72762, AR are Bernice Young Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and Willis Shaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 72762 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 72762, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 72762, AR Public Preschools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Pippen Apple Cir
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3511 Silent Grove Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775
Grades: PK-5
| 852 students
Rank: #33.
Willis Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4377 Grimsley Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Grades: PK-5
| 631 students
Rank: #44.
John Tyson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1967 Chapman
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Grades: PK-5
| 570 students
Rank: #55.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8874
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8874
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #66.
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Falcon
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #77.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Mcray Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 72762, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in 72762, AR include Bernice Young Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and Willis Shaw Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 72762, AR?
7 public preschools are located in 72762, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in 72762, AR?
72762, AR public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 40% (majority Black).
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