For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 458 students in Melbourne, AR.
The top-ranked public preschool in Melbourne, AR is Melbourne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Melbourne, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Melbourne have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Melbourne, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Melbourne Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Bearkat Drive
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4365
Melbourne, AR 72556
(870) 368-4365
Gr: PK-6 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Melbourne, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Melbourne, AR include Melbourne Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Melbourne?
1 public preschools are located in Melbourne.
What is the racial composition of students in Melbourne?
Melbourne public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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