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Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in Arkansas (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Improved Public Elementary Schools in Arkansas (2026)

The most improved public elementary schools in Arkansas are Hope Academy Of Public Service, Mayflower Elementary School and Joe T.
Robinson Middle School. A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2021-26).
Improved Rank Range: 298 796 Avg. Improved Rank: 416

Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2021-26)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hope Academy Of Public Service
Alternative School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +796
(from 992 to 196)
Grades: 5-8
601 West Sixth Street
Hope, AR 71801
(870) 777-3454
Rank: #22.
Mayflower Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +597
(from 818 to 221)
Grades: PK-4
7 Ashmore Drive
Mayflower, AR 72106
(501) 470-0387
Rank: #33.
Joe T. Robinson Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +580
(from 735 to 155)
Grades: 6-8
21201 Cantrell Rd
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 868-2410
Rank: #44.
Cross County Elementary Tech Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +568
(from 707 to 139)
Grades: PK-6
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Harmony Grove Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +525
(from 677 to 152)
Grades: 4-6
2621 N Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 860-6796
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +525
(from 691 to 166)
Grades: PK-5
307 Verona Avenue
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Rank: #77.
Westbrook Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +509
(from 630 to 121)
Grades: PK-3
2621 N Hwy 229
Benton, AR 72015
(501) 778-7331
Rank: #88.
Brookland Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +507
(from 718 to 211)
Grades: 4-6
100 W. School St.
Brookland, AR 72417
(870) 932-2080
Rank: #99.
Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +501
(from 802 to 301)
Grades: 6-8
1209 W 16th
De Witt, AR 72042
(870) 946-3708
Rank: #1010.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +494
(from 539 to 45)
Grades: PK-6
2100 Hickory Street
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Rank: #1111.
Rena Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +484
(from 602 to 118)
Grades: K-5
720 Rena Road
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3190
Rank: #1212.
Maumelle Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Rank Change: +430
(from 456 to 26)
Grades: K-3
900 Edgewood Drive
Maumelle, AR 72113
(501) 803-0066
Rank: #1313.
Caddo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +427
(from 566 to 139)
Grades: PK-6
2268 Hwy Eight E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-5702
Rank: #1414.
Murfreesboro Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +423
(from 691 to 268)
Grades: PK-6
605 3rd Avenue
Murfreesboro, AR 71958
(870) 285-2193
Rank: #1515.
Cedarville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +418
(from 750 to 332)
Grades: 5-8
9614 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Rank: #1616.
Eureka Springs Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +406
(from 465 to 59)
Grades: PK-4
156 Greenwood Hollow Road
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Rank: #1717.
Mcgehee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +394
(from 751 to 357)
Grades: PK-5
409 Oak Street
Mc Gehee, AR 71654
(870) 222-5400
Rank: #1818.
Ballman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +370
(from 566 to 196)
Grades: PK-5
2601 S Q St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Rank: #1919.
Highland Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +365
(from 475 to 110)
Grades: 5-8
1921 Hwy 62-412
Hardy, AR 72542
(870) 856-3284
Rank: #2020.
Marvin Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +360
(from 783 to 423)
Grades: PK-4
1319 N. Main St.
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Rank: #2121.
Palestine-wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +348
(from 763 to 415)
Grades: PK-6
7950 Hwy. 70 West
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2588
Rank: #2222.
Wonderview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +347
(from 615 to 268)
Grades: PK-6
2436 Highway 95
Hattieville, AR 72063
(501) 354-4736
Rank: #2323.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +346
(from 456 to 110)
Grades: PK-6
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Rank: #2424.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +345
(from 691 to 346)
Grades: PK-4
1500 N Sang
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Rank: #2525.
Dequeen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +335
(from 444 to 109)
Grades: 6-7
1803 W. Coulter Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
Rank: #2626.
Sylvan Hills Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +334
(from 830 to 496)
Grades: 6-7
10020 Bambo Lane
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 234-2720
Rank: #2727.
Gravette Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +332
(from 413 to 81)
Grades: 6-8
607 Dallas St Se
Gravette, AR 72736
(479) 787-4100
Rank: #2828.
Ward Central Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +325
(from 437 to 112)
Grades: PK-4
1570 Wilson Loop
Ward, AR 72176
(501) 743-3569
Rank: #2929.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +324
(from 648 to 324)
Grades: 6-8
301 Elberta Street
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Rank: #3030.
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
Rank Change: +319
(from 392 to 73)
Grades: PK-4
201 East 5th
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Rank: #3131.
Tyronza Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Rank Change: +317
(from 663 to 346)
Grades: 3-6
412 S. Main St.
Tyronza, AR 72386
(870) 487-2259
Rank: #3232.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Rank Change: +312
(from 418 to 106)
Grades: 6-8
120 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Rank: #3333.
Harry C. Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +300
(from 949 to 649)
Grades: PK-5
3415 Newlon Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 782-7045
Rank: #3434.
George Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Rank Change: +299
(from 886 to 587)
Grades: PK-5
2878 South Powell Street
Springdale, AR 72765
(479) 750-8710
Rank: #3535.
Oscar Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
Rank Change: +298
(from 566 to 268)
Grades: K-6
311 N 10th St
Foreman, AR 71836
(870) 542-7214

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