For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 681 students in Jacksonville, AR.
The top ranked public preschool in Jacksonville, AR is Bayou Meto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jacksonville, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bayou Meto Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26405 Hwy 107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Cloverdale Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117
Grades: PK
| 217 students
Jacksonville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4150 Arnold Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
1320 School Dr.
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 8-9
| 662 students
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1320 School Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Grades: 6-8
| 378 students
201 Sharp Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
718 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9436
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9436
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
1919 Northeastern Ave
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7571
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7571
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
601 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
700 Gregory St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541
Grades: K-5
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, AR include Bayou Meto Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jacksonville?
2 public preschools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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