For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,526 students in Washington County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, AR are Prairie Grove Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Washington County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ed Staggs Dr
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Gr: PK-3 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
613 County Ave
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Gr: PK-3 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Mcray Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Parson Hills Elem. School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2326 Cardinal Dr
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8877
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8877
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
476 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Gr: PK-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
8 N Double Springs Road
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1810
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1810
Gr: PK | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 57
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 521-2308
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 521-2308
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 12%
278 W Main St
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1861
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1861
Gr: 10-12
2350 Old Farmington
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Gr: 10-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
14 N Double Springs Rd
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1811
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1811
Gr: 4-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Gr: K-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
611 Ep Rothrock Dr
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Gr: K-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
201 East School St
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
301 S Holcomb St
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 601-2776
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 601-2776
Gr: K-9 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
801 Viney Grove
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Gr: 4-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
400 Quandt
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8868
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8868
Gr: K-5 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Springdale Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 E Meadow Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8800
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
351 South Hwy 71
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-3503
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-3503
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
P.o. Box 57
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 634-7151
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 634-7151
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
351 South Hwy 71
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-7151
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-7151
Gr: 7-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Washington County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Washington County, AR include Prairie Grove Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Washington County?
6 public preschools are located in Washington County.
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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