For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 675 students in Jackson County, AR.
The top ranked public preschool in Jackson County, AR is Newport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Commerce Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Grades: 7-8
| 193 students
P.o. Box 556
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Swifton, AR 72471
(870) 485-2336
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, AR include Newport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
1 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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