For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,620 students in Saline County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Saline County, AR are Bryant Elementary School and Chicot Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saline County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Saline County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Saline County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
200 Nw Fourth St
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5642
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5642
Gr: PK-5 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Chicot Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11100 Chicot Rd
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Mabelvale, AR 72103
(501) 447-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Saline County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5622
Gr: K-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
200 N.w. Fourth St.
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 594-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
22265 Hwy 9
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5391
Paron, AR 72122
(501) 594-5391
Gr: 7-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Saline County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Saline County, AR include Bryant Elementary School and Chicot Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Saline County?
2 public preschools are located in Saline County.
What is the racial composition of students in Saline County?
Saline County public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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