For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,783 students in White County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in White County, AR are Westside Elementary School, Sidney Deener Elem. School and Beebe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in White County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in White County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Grades: PK-3
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Sidney Deener Elem. School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Grades: PK-3
| 429 students
Rank: #33.
Beebe Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Grades: PK-4
| 912 students
Rank: #44.
Mcrae Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Grades: PK-3
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
White Co. Central Elem. School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3259 Hwy 157
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-4292
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-4292
Grades: PK-6
| 564 students
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Badger Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-8413
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-8413
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-2800
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-2800
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
1201 W. Center St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 882-3392
Grades: K-1
| 384 students
916 Judson Ave
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3371
Judsonia, AR 72081
(501) 729-3371
Grades: 5-8
| 177 students
701 W Dandridge
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3346
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3346
Grades: 5-8
| 190 students
308 N. Wilk's Street
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-9705
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-9705
Grades: K-6
| 155 students
1201 W. Center St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-9705
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-9705
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
308 N. Wilk's Street
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-3611
Mc Rae, AR 72102
(501) 726-3611
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
1201 W. Center St.
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-3611
Beebe, AR 72012
(501) 726-3611
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in White County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in White County, AR include Westside Elementary School, Sidney Deener Elem. School and Beebe Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in White County?
5 public preschools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in White County include: Sidney Deener Elem. School vs. Mcrae Elementary School, Mcrae Elementary School vs. Sidney Deener Elem. School, White Co. Central Elem. School vs. Westside Elementary School
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