Best Jonesboro Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,270 students in Jonesboro, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jonesboro, AR is Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesboro, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Jonesboro have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Jonesboro, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1834 Hwy 91 West
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-7501
Gr: PK-4 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1307 Flint Street
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5876
Gr: PK | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Fox Meadow Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 910-7817
Gr: PK-2 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: n/an/a
Kindergarten Center
618 W. Nettleton
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5835
Gr: K | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: n/an/a
2305 Promise Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7831
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
300 Bowling Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 910-7823
Gr: PK-2 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
5603 Kersey Lane
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-1910
Gr: PK-2 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, AR include Westside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jonesboro?
7 public preschools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro 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).
Which public preschools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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