For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,678 students in 72801, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in 72801, AR are Sequoyah Elementary School, Dwight Elementary School and Oakland Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 72801 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 72801, AR have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 72801, AR Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1601 West 12th Street
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Gr: PK-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Dwight Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 West Second Place
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-3967
Gr: PK-4 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 South Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Gr: PK-4 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Parker Road
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Gr: PK-4 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 72801, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in 72801, AR include Sequoyah Elementary School, Dwight Elementary School and Oakland Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 72801?
4 public preschools are located in 72801.
What is the racial composition of students in 72801?
72801 public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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