Arkansas is the #32 largest school system in the United States, serving 493,332 students across the 1,101 public schools for the 2024-25 school year (there are 191 private schools, serving 30,548 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Arkansas attend public schools, compared to the national average of 89%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Arkansas is 38%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 40%.
The top-ranked public schools in Arkansas are Haas Hall Bentonville, Haas Hall Academy, and Haas Hall Academy At The Lane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 41%, with the majority being Black and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(AR) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
14%
Black
19%
White
59%
Hawaiian
1%
Two or more races
4%
Top Ranked Public Schools in Arkansas (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Haas Hall Bentonville
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 87% (Top 1%)
Reading: 92% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
2600 Se J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 966-4930
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Haas Hall Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 82% (Top 1%)
Reading: 88% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
3155 N College Ave Ste 108
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-4805
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-4805
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Haas Hall Academy At The Lane
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Grades: 7-12
121 West Poplar St
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 966-4930
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #44.
Baker Interdistrict Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Grades: PK-5
15001 Kanis Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Rank: #55.
Bright Field Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 80% (Top 1%)
Grades: 5-6
5101 Sw Bright Rd
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 418-7200
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 418-7200
Rank: #66.
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70-74% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
9 Church Cir
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-3334
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-3334
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Northwest Arkansas Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-6
1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6662
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6662
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Willowbrook Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
1800 Sw Gator Rd
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7300
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7300
Rank: #99.
Evening Star Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 70% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
9649 W. Pleasant Grove Rd.
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 360-7400
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 360-7400
Rank: #1010.
Vandergriff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80% (Top 1%)
Reading: 67% (Top 5%)
Grades: K-4
2975 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Best Arkansas Public Schools by County (2024-25)
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown (7 schools), Downtown Bentonville (5 schools), Hillcrest (4 schools), John Barrow (4 schools), Upper Baseline (4 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arkansas?
The top-ranked public schools in Arkansas include Haas Hall Bentonville, Haas Hall Academy, and Haas Hall Academy At The Lane.
How many public schools are located in Arkansas?
1,101 public schools are located in Arkansas.
What percentage of students in Arkansas go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Arkansas attend public schools (compared to the national average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Minority enrollment in Arkansas is 41%, with the majority being Black.
Which public schools in Arkansas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arkansas include: England Elementary School vs. Lonoke Elementary School, Northside High School vs. Southside High School, Premier High School Of Little Rock vs. Central High School
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