For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 639 students in Wilson, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Wilson, AR is Rivercrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wilson, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: PK-6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Wilson, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
50 Cortez Kennedy
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Gr: 5-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wilson, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wilson, AR include Rivercrest Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wilson?
1 public preschools are located in Wilson.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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