For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,087 students in Crittenden County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Crittenden County, AR are Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, Jackson Wonder Elementary School and Earle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Crittenden County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Crestmere St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: PK-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Jackson Wonder Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2395 S L Henry Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Earle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1425 2nd Street
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Crittenden County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Crittenden County, AR include Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School, Jackson Wonder Elementary School and Earle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crittenden County?
2 public preschools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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