For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 514 students in Polk County, AR.
The top ranked public preschool in Polk County, AR is Acorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
122 E Adair St
Vandervoort, AR 71972
(870) 387-6923
Vandervoort, AR 71972
(870) 387-6923
Grades: PK-2
| 171 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
125 South Third
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6534
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6534
Grades: K-5
| 94 students
Pobox 130
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6165
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6165
Grades: 7-12
| 172 students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
110 South 5th St
Cove, AR 71937
(870) 387-6923
Cove, AR 71937
(870) 387-6923
Grades: 7-12
| 166 students
130 School Dr
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2366
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2366
Grades: 7-12
| 275 students
130 School Dr.
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2363
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2363
Grades: 5-8
| 166 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, AR include Acorn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
2 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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