For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,292 students in 72762, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in 72762, AR are Bernice Young Elementary School, Willis Shaw Elementary School and John Tyson 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 46%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 72762, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 72762, AR Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Pippin Apple Circle
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Willis Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4337 Grimsley Road
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
John Tyson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1967 Chapman Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
354 E Fletcher Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8880
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8880
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Falcon Road
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Mcray Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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, Willis Shaw Elementary School and John Tyson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 72762?
6 public preschools are located in 72762.
What is the racial composition of students in 72762?
72762 public preschools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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