For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,008 students in Craighead County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Craighead County, AR are Valley View Elementary School, Brookland Elementary School and Riverside West Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Craighead County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Craighead County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Craighead County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 94% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2119 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Grades: PK-2
| 758 students
Rank: #22.
Brookland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
220 N Oak St
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: PK-2
| 875 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside West Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #44.
Buffalo Is. Central East Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Grades: PK-6
| 393 students
Rank: #55.
Riverside East Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
502 W State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351
Grades: PK-6
| 147 students
Rank: #66.
Westside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1834 Hwy 91 W
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 932-8023
Grades: PK-4
| 759 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Learning Center
Magnet School
1307 Flint St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Grades: PK
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fox Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
2305 Fox Meadow Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
618 W Nettleton Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Grades: K
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
University Hgts. Elem. School
Magnet School
300 Bowling Ln
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Grades: PK-2
| 483 students
Craighead County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Grades: 5-8
| 400 students
805 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-2212
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-2212
Grades: PK-4
| 240 students
Jonesboro Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1727 S Main St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5891
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Raider Open Door Academy Charter (Closed 2009)
Charter School
4109 Race Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7805
Grades: 4-7
| 84 students
502 West State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3327
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3327
Grades: 7-9
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Craighead County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Craighead County, AR include Valley View Elementary School, Brookland Elementary School and Riverside West Elem. School.
How many public preschools are located in Craighead County?
10 public preschools are located in Craighead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Craighead County?
Craighead County public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Craighead County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Craighead County include: Brookland Elementary School vs. Valley View Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Valley View Elementary School, University Hgts. Elem. School vs. Fox Meadow Elementary School
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