For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 771 students in Mena, AR.
The top ranked public preschool in Mena, AR is Acorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mena, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Mena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Mena, AR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acorn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
Rank: n/an/a
Louise Durham Elem. School
Magnet School
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Grades: PK-2
| 429 students
Mena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mena, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Mena, AR include Acorn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mena?
2 public preschools are located in Mena.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena?
Mena public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Mena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mena include: Acorn Elementary School vs. Louise Durham Elem. School, Louise Durham Elem. School vs. Acorn Elementary School
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