Best Charleston Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 502 students in Charleston, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Charleston, AR is Charleston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Charleston, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
125 West Main
Charleston, AR 72933
(479) 965-2460
Gr: PK-6 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Charleston, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Charleston, AR include Charleston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Charleston?
1 public preschools are located in Charleston.
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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