For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,284 students in Hempstead County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Hempstead County, AR are Spring Hill Elementary School and Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Hempstead County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hempstead County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
633 Hwy 355 W
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lakeshore Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Grades: PK-4
| 930 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hempstead County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Hempstead County, AR include Spring Hill Elementary School and Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hempstead County?
2 public preschools are located in Hempstead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead County?
Hempstead County public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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