For the 2026 school year, there are 10 blue ribbon public preschools serving 3,408 students in Arkansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arkansas are Bellview Elementary School, John P. Woods Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5400 Bellview Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3605
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3605
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
John P. Woods Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 505 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Hickory St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Gr: PK-6 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Euper Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6601 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #77.
Eudora Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 N Archer St
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6010
Eudora, AR 71640
(870) 355-6010
Gr: PK-3 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 Hollywood Blvd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
College Station Elem. School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4710 Frazier Pike Rd
College Station, AR 72053
(501) 490-5750
College Station, AR 72053
(501) 490-5750
Gr: PK-5 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Arkansas include Bellview Elementary School, John P. Woods Elementary School and Forest Park Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Arkansas?
10 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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