Best Van Buren Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 909 students in Van Buren, AR.

The top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren, AR are King Elementary School and James R. Tate Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Van Buren, AR public preschools have an score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Van Buren, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

King Elementary School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
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400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661

Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Rank: #22.

James R. Tate Elem. School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
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406 Catcher Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130

Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Van Buren, Arkansas

Van Buren, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Central Middle School (Closed 2013)

913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059

Gr: 5-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

City Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)

301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918

Gr: K-5

Izard Center For Learning (Closed 2023)

501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150

Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren, AR?

The top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren, AR include King Elementary School and James R. Tate Elem. School.

How many public preschools are located in Van Buren?

2 public preschools are located in Van Buren.

What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?

Van Buren public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).

Which public preschools in Van Buren are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public preschools in Van Buren include: King Elementary School vs. James R. Tate Elem. School