For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 823 students in Pope County, AR.
The top-ranked public preschools in Pope County, AR are Hector Elementary School and Oakland Heights Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pope County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Pope County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Pope County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hector Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 Sycamore St
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Hector, AR 72843
(479) 284-3586
Gr: PK-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Oakland Heights Elem. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1501 S Detroit
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2084
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Pope County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Area Career And Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2201 S Knoxville Ave
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Russellville, AR 72811
(479) 968-5422
Gr: 9-12
135 College Street
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Dover, AR 72837
(479) 331-2750
Gr: 3-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Pope County, AR?
The top-ranked public preschools in Pope County, AR include Hector Elementary School and Oakland Heights Elem. School.
How many public preschools are located in Pope County?
2 public preschools are located in Pope County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pope County?
Pope County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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