For the 2025 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon public preschools serving 3,408 students in Arkansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arkansas are Bellview Elementary School, Des Arc Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Bellview Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3605
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3605
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Hickory St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
John P. Woods Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #55.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Euper Lane Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6601 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #77.
Eudora Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Archer St
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6010
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6010
Grades: PK-3
| 89 students
Rank: #88.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Rank: #99.
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
142 Hollywood Blvd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Rank: #1010.
College Station Elem. School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4710 Frazier Pike Rd
College Station, AR 72053
(501) 490-5750
College Station, AR 72053
(501) 490-5750
Grades: PK-5
| 136 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arkansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arkansas include Bellview Elementary School, Des Arc Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Arkansas?
10 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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