Best Public Preschools in Jacksonville, AR (2025-26)

Best Jacksonville Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 681 students in Jacksonville, AR.

The top ranked public preschool in Jacksonville, AR is Bayou Meto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jacksonville, AR public preschools have an score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Jacksonville, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Bayou Meto Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
:

Bottom 50%

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26405 Hwy 107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131

Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Rank: n/an/a

Adkins Preschool Center

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500 Cloverdale Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117

Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Arnold Drive Elementary School (Closed 2023)

4150 Arnold Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145

Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Jacksonville Junior High School (Closed 2006)

1320 School Dr.
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587

Gr: 8-9 | 662 students Minority enrollment: 47%

Jacksonville Lighthouse Middle School (Closed 2017)

251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200

Gr: 5-8

Jacksonville Middle Boys School (Closed 2010)

1320 School Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587

Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Jacksonville Middle Girls School (Closed 2010)

201 Sharp Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407

Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

North Pulaski High School (Closed 2023)

718 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9436

Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1

Pinewood Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1919 Northeastern Ave
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7571

Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%

Tolleson Elementary School (Closed 2023)

601 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456

Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Warren Dupree Elementary School (Closed 2023)

700 Gregory St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541

Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, AR?

The top ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, AR include Bayou Meto Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Jacksonville?

2 public preschools are located in Jacksonville.

What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?

Jacksonville public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).