For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 681 students in Jacksonville, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jacksonville, AR is Bayou Meto Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jacksonville, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Jacksonville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jacksonville, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bayou Meto Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26405 Hwy 107
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4131
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
500 Cloverdale Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-3117
Gr: PK | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Jacksonville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4150 Arnold Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 988-4145
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1320 School Dr.
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Gr: 8-9 | 662 students Minority enrollment: 47%
251 N First St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 985-1200
Gr: 5-8
1320 School Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-1587
Gr: 6-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
201 Sharp Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9407
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
718 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9436
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9436
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
1919 Northeastern Ave
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7571
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7571
Gr: K-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
601 Harris Rd
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-7456
Gr: K-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
700 Gregory St
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541
Jacksonville, AR 72076
(501) 982-9541
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jacksonville, AR include Bayou Meto Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jacksonville?
2 public preschools are located in Jacksonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Jacksonville?
Jacksonville public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).