For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 10,744 students in Crawford County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, AR are Parkview Elementary School, Northridge Middle School and Rena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Crawford County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-8730
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-8730
Grades: K-5
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Northridge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Grades: 6-8
| 753 students
Rank: #33.
Rena Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
720 Rena Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3190
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3190
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Oliver Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Northridge Drive East
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3120
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3120
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Cedarville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9335 Armer Ln
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5073
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5073
Grades: K-4
| 270 students
Rank: #66.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
Cedarville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9614 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Grades: 5-8
| 210 students
Rank: #88.
Mountainburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Grades: PK-4
| 270 students
Rank: #99.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Grades: 5-8
| 184 students
Rank: #1010.
Alma Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Grades: 6-8
| 716 students
Rank: #1111.
Butterfield Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1212.
Alma High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 E Main
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Grades: 9-12
| 1,003 students
Rank: #1313.
Van Buren High School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821
Grades: 10-12
| 1,228 students
Rank: #1414.
Marvin Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1319 N Main St
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Grades: PK-4
| 185 students
Rank: #1515.
Alma Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1220 W Collum Ln
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166
Grades: 3-5
| 723 students
Rank: #1616.
Van Buren Freshman Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
821 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Grades: 9
| 462 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountainburg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #1818.
J. J. Izard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-3150
Grades: K-5
| 479 students
Rank: #1919.
James R. Tate Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 Catcher Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #2020.
Cedarville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9530 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-7021
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-7021
Grades: 9-12
| 241 students
Rank: #2121.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Rank: #2222.
Mulberry High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 W 5th St
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1363
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1363
Grades: 9-12
| 124 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alma Primary School
Magnet School
1600 Hwy 64 E
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100
Grades: K-2
| 701 students
Crawford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Grades: 5-6
| 472 students
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Grades: K-12
| 108 students
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Crawford County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Crawford County, AR include Parkview Elementary School, Northridge Middle School and Rena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford County?
23 public schools are located in Crawford County.
What percentage of students in Crawford County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Crawford County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Crawford County include: Butterfield Junior High School vs. Alma Middle School, Alma High School vs. Van Buren High School, Van Buren High School vs. Alma High School
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