For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,307 students in 72143, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in 72143, AR are Westside Elementary School, Mcrae Elementary School and Sidney Deener Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 72143 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in 72143, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best 72143, AR Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Gr: PK-3 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mcrae Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Gr: PK-3 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Sidney Deener Elem. School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Gr: PK-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 72143, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in 72143, AR include Westside Elementary School, Mcrae Elementary School and Sidney Deener Elem. School.
How many public preschools are located in 72143?
3 public preschools are located in 72143.
What is the racial composition of students in 72143?
72143 public preschools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).