Arkansas is the #32 largest school system in the United States, serving 485,093 students across the 1,109 public schools for the 2026 school year (there are 185 private schools, serving 27,953 students). 95% of all K-12 students in Arkansas attend public schools, compared to the national average of 90%.
The percentage of students achieving math proficiency in Arkansas is 39%. The percentage of students achieving reading proficiency is 40%.
The top-ranked public schools in Arkansas are Haas Hall Bentonville, Haas Hall Academy, and Root Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test scores.
Minority enrollment is 42%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top-Ranked Public Schools in Arkansas (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Haas Hall Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 89% (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: #22.
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: #33.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 80-84% (Top 1%)
Reading: 75-79% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-4
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Rank: #44.
Haas Hall Academy At The Lane
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (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: #55.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 75-79% (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: #66.
Bright Field Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (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: #77.
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 78% (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: #8 - 98. - 9.
Don Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 77% (Top 1%)
Reading: 72% (Top 1%)
Grades: K-5
16601 Lamarche Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
Math: 83% (Top 1%)
Reading: 69% (Top 5%)
Grades: PK-7
1300 Melissa Dr Ste 216
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6662
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6662
Rank: #1010.
Willowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Math: 82% (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
Overview
This State (AR)
# Schools
1,109 Schools
# Students
485,093 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
38,778 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (AR)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
Graduation Rate
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
# American Indian Students
2,795 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
# Asian Students
8,854 Students
% Asian Students
2%
# Hispanic Students
71,016 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
# Black Students
94,274 Students
% Black Students
19%
# White Students
280,721 Students
% White Students
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4,966 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
# Two or more races Students
22,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (AR)
Total Revenue (23-24)
$6,371 MM
Spending (23-24)
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student (23-24)
$13,133
Spending / Student (23-24)
$13,044
Best Arkansas Public Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
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 Root Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arkansas?
1,109 public schools are located in Arkansas.
What percentage of students in Arkansas go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Arkansas attend public schools (compared to the national average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Minority enrollment in Arkansas is 42%, with the majority being Black.
Which public schools in Arkansas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arkansas include: England Elementary School vs. Lonoke Elementary School, Northside High School vs. Southside High School, Premier High School Of Little Rock vs. Central High School
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