For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,572 students in 72901, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in 72901, AR are Ballman Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Carnall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 72901 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in 72901, AR have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 72901, AR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2601 South Q St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Rank: #22.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 S Dallas
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-3214
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-3214
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #33.
Carnall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2524 S Tulsa St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Grades: PK-5
| 203 students
Rank: #44.
Tilles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 N 16th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-5606
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-5606
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N 8th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7382
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7382
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 72901, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in 72901, AR include Ballman Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School and Carnall Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 72901?
5 public preschools are located in 72901.
What is the racial composition of students in 72901?
72901 public preschools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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