For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 4/10, 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
James R. Tate Elem. School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Catcher Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Van Buren, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Grades: 5-6
| 472 students
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
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
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