For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,257 students in Poinsett County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poinsett County, AR are Weiner Elementary School, Lepanto Elementary School and Marked Tree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Poinsett County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Poinsett County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Poinsett County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weiner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Grades: K-6
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Lepanto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
502 Mcclellan St
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Lepanto, AR 72354
(870) 475-2632
Grades: PK-2
| 164 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marked Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 Normandy St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(501) 358-2214
Grades: PK-6
| 296 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tyronza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 S Main St
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Grades: 3-6
| 181 students
Rank: #55.
Harrisburg Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 S Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Cedar St
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5314
Grades: K-5
| 722 students
Rank: #77.
Trumann Intermediate School7-8
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Pine Ave
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Trumann, AR 72472
(870) 483-5356
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Poinsett County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
406 Saint Francis St
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Marked Tree, AR 72365
(870) 358-2913
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Grades: 5-6
| 252 students
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2250
Grades: 7-12
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Poinsett County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Poinsett County, AR include Weiner Elementary School, Lepanto Elementary School and Marked Tree Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Poinsett County?
7 public elementary schools are located in Poinsett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Poinsett County?
Poinsett County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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