Arkansas is the #33 largest school system in the United States, serving 489,033 students across the 1,082 public schools for the 2024 school year (there are , serving 29,135 students). 94% of all K-12 students in Arkansas are educated in public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
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 At The Lane. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
There are 39 Blue Ribbon Schools, 31 magnet schools, 93 charter schools, and 3 special education schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% (majority Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title">Student by Ethnicity
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.]( "This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.")
(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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Haas Hall Bentonville
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
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 At The Lane
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. Sch.
(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
(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
(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.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville
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
(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
(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
(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
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="list-title center">Best Arkansas Public Schools by County (2024)
Popular neighborhoods: Downtown (7 schools), Downtown Bentonville (5 schools), Hillcrest (4 schools), John Barrow (4 schools), Upper Baseline (4 schools).
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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 At The Lane.
How many public schools are located in Arkansas?
1,082 public schools are located in Arkansas.
What percentage of students in Arkansas go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Arkansas are educated in public schools (compared to national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Minority enrollment in Arkansas is 41% (majority Black)
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