For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,087 students in 72301, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in 72301, AR are Jackson/wonder Elementary School and Faulk Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 72301 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in 72301, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 72301, AR Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jackson/wonder Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2395 S L Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
72301, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: PK-1 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
Gr: 7-9 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2395 Sl Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Mid-south Community College Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Gr: 9-12
801 S 16th St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 72301, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in 72301, AR include Jackson/wonder Elementary School and Faulk Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 72301?
2 public preschools are located in 72301.
What is the racial composition of students in 72301?
72301 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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