For the 2024 school year, there are 7 magnet public preschools serving 3,673 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Arkansas are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School and Gibbs Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Arkansas (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Grades: PK-5
| 934 students
Rank: #33.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1115 W 16th St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #44.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Hammond Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Grades: PK-6
| 513 students
Rank: #55.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Grades: PK-6
| 734 students
Rank: #66.
Langston Elementary Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 Chestnut St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Grades: PK-6
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
Carver Magnet Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Sixth St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Arkansas?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Arkansas include Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School and Gibbs Magnet Elementary School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Arkansas?
7 magnet public preschools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 40% (majority Black).
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