For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,168 students in St. Francis County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in St. Francis County, AR is Palestine-wheatley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Francis County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Francis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% 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 St. Francis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palestine-wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7950 Hwy. 70 West
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2588
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2588
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Deaderick Road
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Gr: PK-2 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Francis County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Francis County, AR include Palestine-wheatley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Francis County?
2 public preschools are located in St. Francis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francis County?
St. Francis County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% 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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