Arkansas is the #32 largest school system in the United States, serving 491,000 students across the 1,106 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 43%, with the majority being Black and the student-teacher ratio is 12:1.
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
3880 North Front Street
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
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 Rogers
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 Street
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 966-4930
Rogers, AR 72758
(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 Road
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 Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7200
Bentonville, AR 72713
(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 Circle
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 La Marche Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8300
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8300
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: K-8
1302 Melissa Dr Ste 100
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
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 Boulevard
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7300
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7300
Overview
This State (AR)
US
# Schools
1,106 Schools
100,525 Schools
# Students
491,000 Students
49,339,277 Students
Gender %
# Teachers
39,254 Teachers
3,180,552 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Student By Grade
State Acdeamy
State Average (AR)
National Average
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.71
# American Indian Students
2,790 Students
466,525 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
9,206 Students
2,807,520 Students
% Asian Students
2%
6%
# Hispanic Students
75,076 Students
14,955,622 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
30%
# Black Students
94,292 Students
7,274,090 Students
% Black Students
19%
15%
# White Students
280,012 Students
21,014,271 Students
% White Students
57%
43%
# Hawaiian Students
5,135 Students
196,971 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
24,334 Students
2,588,398 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
State Revenue and Spending
This State (AR)
Total Revenue (24-25)
$6,371 MM
Spending (24-25)
$6,327 MM
Revenue / Student (24-25)
$12,975
Spending / Student (24-25)
$12,887
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?
1,106 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 43%, 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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