For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 389 students in Lake City, AR.
The top ranked public preschool in Lake City, AR is Buffalo Island Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lake City, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lake City, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Lake City, AR include Buffalo Island Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake City?
1 public preschools are located in Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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