For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 565 students in Franklin County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Franklin County, AR is Elgin B Milton Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Gr: PK-3 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-2821
Gr: K-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
P.o. Box 339
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Altus, AR 72821
(479) 468-6111
Gr: 10-12 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Gr: 8-9 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Franklin County, AR include Elgin B Milton Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
1 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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