For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 568 students in Van Buren County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Van Buren County, AR is Clinton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Van Buren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
760 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6046
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6046
Gr: PK-5 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Van Buren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20308 Hwy 16 W
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
20308 Hwy 16 W
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1243 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6043
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6043
Gr: 4-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
P.0. Box 4
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Gr: K-6 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
P.o. Box 4
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Van Buren County, AR include Clinton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Van Buren County?
1 public preschools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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