For the 2024-25 school year, there are 72 public schools serving 43,406 students in Washington County, AR (there are 15 private schools, serving 3,781 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Washington County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, AR are Haas Hall Academy, Vandergriff Elementary School and Haas Hall Academy Jones Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Washington County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haas Hall Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3155 N College Ave Ste 108
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-4805
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-4805
Grades: 7-12
| 433 students
Rank: #22.
Vandergriff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2975 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Grades: K-4
| 617 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Haas Hall Academy Jones Center
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
922 East Emma Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 966-4930
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 966-4930
Grades: 7-12
| 155 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Root Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Grades: K-4
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Mcnair Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3030 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Grades: 5-6
| 746 students
Rank: #66.
Bernice Young Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Pippen Apple Cir
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 522 students
Rank: #77.
Woodland Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 E Poplar St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Grades: 7-8
| 752 students
Rank: #88.
Jerry Pop Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
322 N Broyles St
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-6013
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-6013
Grades: K-3
| 399 students
Rank: #99.
Hellstern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7771 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Grades: 6-7
| 781 students
Rank: #1010.
Holcomb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 N Salem Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Grades: PK-4
| 643 students
Rank: #1111.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3511 Silent Grove Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775
Grades: PK-5
| 842 students
Rank: #1212.
Willis Shaw Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4377 Grimsley Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Grades: PK-5
| 649 students
Rank: #1313.
Butterfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3050 N Old Missouri Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #1414.
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
354 E Fletcher Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8780
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8780
Grades: PK-5
| 436 students
Rank: #1515.
John Tyson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1967 Chapman
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #1616.
Randall G. Lynch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
359 W Rheas Mill Rd
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1840
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1840
Grades: 4-6
| 597 students
Rank: #1717.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: PK-4
| 533 students
Rank: #1818.
Elkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-2552
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-2552
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Rank: #1919.
Elkins Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2020.
Bob Folsom Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 S Grace Ln
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-6024
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 267-6024
Grades: K-3
| 389 students
Rank: #2121.
Holt Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2365 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Grades: 5-6
| 525 students
Rank: #2222.
Prairie Grove Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
824 N Mock
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Grades: 4-6
| 512 students
Rank: #2323.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy- Dist Conversion Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-12
| 179 students
Rank: #2424.
Central Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2811 W Huntsville
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Grades: 8-9
| 890 students
Rank: #2525.
Springdale School Of Innovations
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2667 Hylton Rd
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8780
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8780
Grades: K-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #2626.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
824 N Mock St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Grades: 7-8
| 323 students
Rank: #2727.
Lisa Academy Springdale
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Holcomb Street
Springdale, AR 72764
(501) 557-5303
Springdale, AR 72764
(501) 557-5303
Grades: K-8
| 362 students
Rank: #2828.
Fayetteville High School East
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1001 W Stone St
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,685 students
Rank: #2929.
Walker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8874
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8874
Grades: PK-5
| 597 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Leverett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1124 W Cleveland St
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Grades: PK-4
| 297 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
425 N Nighland Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Grades: K-4
| 302 students
Rank: #3232.
Prairie Grove Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Ed Staggs Dr
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Grades: PK-3
| 767 students
Rank: #3333.
Farmington Freshman Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
278 W Main St
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1800
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1800
Grades: 7-9
| 661 students
Rank: #3434.
Asbell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Grades: PK-4
| 369 students
Rank: #3535.
Ramay Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 S Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Grades: 7-8
| 645 students
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Washington County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ar School For Info Sys & Technology (Closed 2010)
Charter School
P.o. Box 57
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 521-2308
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 521-2308
Grades: 9-12
| 48 students
278 W Main St
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1861
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1861
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
2350 Old Farmington
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Grades: 10-12
| 156 students
14 N Double Springs Rd
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1811
Farmington, AR 72730
(479) 266-1811
Grades: 4-5
| 400 students
612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Lincoln Academic Center Of Exc (Closed 2013)
Charter School
611 Ep Rothrock Dr
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Grades: K-12
| 120 students
201 East School St
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Lincoln, AR 72744
(479) 824-3010
Grades: 9-12
| 349 students
Ozark Montessori Academy Springdale (Closed 2020)
Charter School
301 S Holcomb St
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 601-2776
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 601-2776
Grades: K-9
| 223 students
801 Viney Grove Rd
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4213
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4213
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 Viney Grove
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Grades: 4-6
| 315 students
400 Quandt
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8868
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8868
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Springdale Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
500 E Meadow Ave
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8800
Springdale, AR 72764
(479) 750-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 294 students
351 South Hwy 71
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-3503
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-3503
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
P.o. Box 57
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 634-7151
Greenland, AR 72737
(479) 634-7151
Grades: 7-12
| 115 students
351 South Hwy 71
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-7151
Winslow, AR 72959
(479) 634-7151
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Washington County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Washington County, AR include Haas Hall Academy, Vandergriff Elementary School and Haas Hall Academy Jones Center.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
72 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Washington County include: West Fork Elementary School vs. Greenland Elementary School, Springdale High School vs. Har-ber High School, Har-ber High School vs. Springdale High School
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