For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 823 students in Pope County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Pope County, AR are Hector Elementary School and Oakland Heights Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pope County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hector Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
104 Sycamore St
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Grades: PK-6
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Oakland Heights Elem. School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Grades: PK-4
| 463 students
Pope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Area Career And Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2201 S Knoxville Ave
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Grades: 3-5
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pope County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Pope County, AR include Hector Elementary School and Oakland Heights Elem. School.
How many public preschools are located in Pope County?
2 public preschools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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