For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,153 students in Phillips County, AR.
The top ranked public preschools in Phillips County, AR are Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, J.f. Wahl Elementary School and Marvell-elaine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Phillips County, AR public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Arkansas public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 35% statewide average). Pre schools in Phillips County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschool average of 47% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Phillips County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Cherry St
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9800
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 753-9800
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
J.f. Wahl Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 Hicklory Hill
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 338-4425
Grades: PK-6
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Marvell-elaine Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1018b Hwy 49
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946
Marvell, AR 72366
(870) 829-2946
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Phillips County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1020 Plaza St
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4526
Grades: K-6
| 401 students
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3367
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Grades: 4-6
| 313 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Grades: 7-8
| 285 students
106 Miller Loop
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3705
Grades: PK-3
| 475 students
14582 Hwy 44
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Helena, AR 72342
(870) 827-3573
Grades: K-6
| 34 students
107 College
Elaine, AR 72333
(870) 827-3471
Elaine, AR 72333
(870) 827-3471
Grades: PK-6
| 158 students
339 South Ashlar
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-3422
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
805 Cleburne
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500
West Helena, AR 72390
(870) 572-4500
Grades: PK-1
| 235 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Phillips County, AR?
The top ranked public preschools in Phillips County, AR include Kipp Delta Elementary Literacy Academy, J.f. Wahl Elementary School and Marvell-elaine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Phillips County?
3 public preschools are located in Phillips County.
What is the racial composition of students in Phillips County?
Phillips County public preschools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public preschools average of 47% (majority Black).
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