Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
First United Methodist Preschool
About the School
- First United Methodist Preschool in Hope, AR offers early childhood education for grades PK through K in a nonsectarian, town–based setting.
- The school enrolls 51 students with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 51:1.
- As a co–ed program, it serves families seeking preschool and kindergarten options within the Hope community.
- First United Methodist Preschool is one of several early childhood options in the area, alongside nearby schools such as Little Red School House in Nashville, AR.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
51 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Love the Whole City, Love the City Whole, Starting Right Here
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for First United Methodist Preschool?
The application deadline for First United Methodist Preschool is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to First United Methodist Preschool is Garrett Memorial Christian School (9.1 miles away)
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Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Baptist
1 Genesis Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1121 W Johnson St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-9012
Distance: 27.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
3107 Trinity Blvd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Baptist
1 Genesis Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Distance: 27.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
3107 Trinity Blvd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
Distance: 32.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
489 S Kings Highway
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4215
Distance: 34.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
250 Warnock Springs Rd
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2831
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Baptist
1 Genesis Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
Distance: 21.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 41 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
1707 E 1st St
Lewisville, AR 71845
(187) 092-1505
Distance: 27.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
3107 Trinity Blvd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Distance: 32.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 9 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
489 S Kings Highway
Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 838-4215
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students
Baptist
1 Genesis Dr
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3256
Distance: 24.8 mi
Gr: PK-K | 23 students
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool
1121 W Johnson St
Nashville, AR 71852
(870) 845-9012
Distance: 27.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
3107 Trinity Blvd
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 779-1009
Distance: 29.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 7
Episcopal
5501 N Stateline Avenue
Texarkana, AR 75503
(903) 793-5554
Distance: 31.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
3015 Moores Ln
Texarkana, TX 75503
(903) 223-5424
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 West Sixth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
0.4 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Creative Action Team School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
513 Henry Yerger
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
0.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 69 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Yerger Junior High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 East Ninth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 722-2770
0.6 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 188 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Hope High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1700 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3451
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Beryl Henry Upper Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2000 South Main
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-6222
1.2 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
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