For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 300 students in Lake City, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lake City, AR is Riverside West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Lake City, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside West Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Highway 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake City, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake City, AR include Riverside West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake City?
1 public preschools are located in Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public preschools minority enrollment is 10% 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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