For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,771 students in Batesville, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Batesville, AR are Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School and Southside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Batesville, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Batesville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Batesville, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Grades: PK-5
| 911 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2460 Batesville Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2661
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2661
Grades: PK-3
| 860 students
Batesville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
955 Water Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2316
Grades: 6
| 170 students
Central Magnet Math & Science (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
650 Vine St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-7498
Grades: K-6
| 364 students
1900 Lyon Street
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-2821
Grades: PK-K
| 261 students
70 Scott Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 251-2662
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Batesville, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Batesville, AR include Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School and Southside Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Batesville?
2 public preschools are located in Batesville.
What is the racial composition of students in Batesville?
Batesville public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Batesville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Batesville include: Southside Elementary School vs. Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School, Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School vs. Southside Elementary School
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