For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 896 students in Van Buren, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren, AR are King Elementary School and James R. Tate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Van Buren, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 North 20th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
James R. Tate Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Catcher Road
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren, AR include King Elementary School and James R. Tate Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Van Buren?
2 public preschools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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