Reader: Schools & Education
Reader schools: 5 public schools. Prescott Elementary School is the largest at 378 students (grades -1-4). Total enrollment: 1,352 students.
- ~9 residents per school (vs Arkansas ~315).
K-12 Schools
5 K-12 schools serving the area — about 9 residents per school.
Schools (5)
| School Districts · Districts | NEVADA SCHOOL DISTRICT, PRESCOTT SCHOOL DISTRICT |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 0500030, 0511820 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 5 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,352 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 137 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 9.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,352 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 100.0% |
| Schools Count | 5 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.3 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana |
| Nearest College · City | Hope |
| Nearest College · Phone | (870) 777-5722 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.3 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 1 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | PRESCOTT/NEVADA COUNTY LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (870) 557-5846 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 121 WEST MAIN, PRESCOTT AR 71857 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 15.4 mi |