For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 675 students in Jackson County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AR are Tuckerman Elementary School and Newport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% 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 Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tuckerman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Dowell St
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Tuckerman, AR 72473
(870) 349-2312
Gr: PK-4 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Commerce Drive
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1311
Gr: PK-5 | 691 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AR include Tuckerman Elementary School and Newport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
1 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% 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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