For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 590 students in Lamar, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lamar, AR is Lamar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lamar, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lamar have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lamar, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Elberta Street
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lamar, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lamar, AR include Lamar Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lamar?
1 public preschools are located in Lamar.
What is the racial composition of students in Lamar?
Lamar public preschools minority enrollment is 11% 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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