For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 343 students in Mena, AR.
The top ranked public preschool in Mena, AR is Acorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mena, AR public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Mena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mena, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Mena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mena, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Mena, AR include Acorn Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mena?
1 public preschools are located in Mena.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena?
Mena public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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