For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,662 students in Magnolia, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 202 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Magnolia, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Magnolia, AR are East Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Magnolia Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Magnolia, AR (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Side Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Hollensworth St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Grades: K-3
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
456 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Grades: 3-5
| 538 students
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
540 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 595 students
Rank: #44.
Magnolia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 High School Dr
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Grades: 9-12
| 780 students
Rank: n/an/a
Walker Pre-k Center
Magnet School
655 Hwy 79 S
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-8827
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-8827
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Magnolia, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
655 Highway 79 South
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Grades: 7-12
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Magnolia, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Magnolia, AR include East Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Magnolia Jr. High School.
How many public schools are located in Magnolia?
5 public schools are located in Magnolia.
What percentage of students in Magnolia go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Magnolia are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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