For the 2026 school year, there are 2 special education public preschools serving 134 students in Arkansas.
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Arkansas are Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School and School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas special education public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Special Education Public Preschools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 W Markham
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 296-1810
Gr: PK-6 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2400 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Little Rock, AR 72205
(501) 324-9514
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked special education public preschools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked special education public preschools in Arkansas include Arkansas School For The Blind Elementary School and School For The Deaf.
How many special education public preschools are located in Arkansas?
2 special education public preschools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas special education public preschools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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