For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,168 students in St. Francis County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in St. Francis County, AR is Palestine-wheatley Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Francis County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Francis County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in St. Francis County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palestine-wheatley Elem. School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
105 Westwood St
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2246
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2246
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
801 Deaderick Rd
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-2141
Gr: PK-2 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
St. Francis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4986 Hwy 1 North
Caldwell, AR 72322
(870) 633-1365
Caldwell, AR 72322
(870) 633-1365
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Minority enrollment: 70%
1388 Sfc 118
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 633-6467
Colt, AR 72326
(870) 633-6467
Gr: 8-9 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
637 S Washington
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 870-9135
Gr: 5-8 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
2505 Sycamore Street
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626
Forrest City, AR 72335
(870) 633-1626
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 79%
212 8th St
Wheatley, AR 72392
(870) 457-2121
Wheatley, AR 72392
(870) 457-2121
Gr: 6-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Francis County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Francis County, AR include Palestine-wheatley Elem. School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Francis County?
2 public preschools are located in St. Francis County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Francis County?
St. Francis County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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