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Best Polk County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 514 students in Polk County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Polk County, AR is Acorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
Cossatot River Primary School
122 E Adair St
Vandervoort, AR 71972
(870) 387-6923
Gr: PK-2 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Polk County, AR

Polk County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hatfield Elementary School (Closed 2009)
125 South Third
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6534
Gr: K-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Hatfield High School (Closed 2005)
Pobox 130
Hatfield, AR 71945
(870) 389-6165
Gr: 7-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Mena Intermediate School (Closed 2012)
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Van Cove High School (Closed 2014)
110 South 5th St
Cove, AR 71937
(870) 387-6923
Gr: 7-12 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Wickes High School (Closed 2014)
130 School Dr
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2366
Gr: 7-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Wickes Middle School (Closed 2007)
130 School Dr.
Wickes, AR 71973
(870) 385-2363
Gr: 5-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, AR include Acorn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
2 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).

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