For the 2025 school year, there are 7 magnet public preschools serving 3,557 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Arkansas are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Gibbs Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #22.
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
480 N Main
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #33.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1115 W 16th St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Grades: PK-5
| 911 students
Rank: #55.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 476 students
Rank: #66.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Silver Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 520 students
Rank: #77.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 648 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Arkansas?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Arkansas include Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Gibbs Magnet Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Arkansas?
7 magnet public preschools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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