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Best Springdale Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public preschools serving 10,452 students in Springdale, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Springdale, AR are Bernice Young Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and Willis Shaw Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Springdale, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Springdale have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Springdale, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Pippin Apple Circle
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3511 Silent Grove Road
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8775
Gr: PK-5 | 890 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Willis Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4337 Grimsley Road
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
John Tyson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1967 Chapman Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
354 E Fletcher Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8880
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1701 South 40th Street
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8874
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Harp Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2700 Butterfield Coach Road
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8740
Gr: PK-5 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Monitor Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 East Monitor Road
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8749
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Falcon Road
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1010.
Linda Childers Knapp Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2634 Oriole Street
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8850
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1111.
George Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2878 South Powell Street
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8710
Gr: PK-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Turnbow Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3390 Habberton Road
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8785
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1313.
Sonora Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
20200 Sonora Road
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1414.
Bayyari Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2199 Scottsdale Street
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1515.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Mcray Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1616.
Jones Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 South Powell Street
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8865
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Parson Hills Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2326 Cardinal Drive
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8877
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Elmdale Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
420 North West End Ave
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8859
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Springdale, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Springdale, AR include Bernice Young Elementary School, Hunt Elementary School and Willis Shaw Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Springdale?
18 public preschools are located in Springdale.
What is the racial composition of students in Springdale?
Springdale public preschools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 42% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Springdale are often viewed compared to one another?

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