For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 675 students in Jackson County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jackson County, AR is Newport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Commerce Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Gr: PK-3
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Gr: 4-6
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Gr: 7-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
P.o. Box 556
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AR include Newport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
1 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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