For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,284 students in Hempstead County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hempstead County, AR are Spring Hill Elementary School and Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hempstead County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Hempstead County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hempstead County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
633 Hwy 355 W
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-7420
Gr: PK-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 Lakeshore Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2723
Gr: PK-4 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hempstead County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hempstead County, AR include Spring Hill Elementary School and Wm. Jefferson Clinton Primary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hempstead County?
2 public preschools are located in Hempstead County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hempstead County?
Hempstead County public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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