2,735
Preschools
1,084
Elementary Schools
614
Middle Schools
520
High Schools
1,137
Public District Schools
2,492
Private Schools
3,740
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Arkansas based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Arkansas at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
Are the schools in Arkansas offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Arkansas
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Springdale School District
22,663 students | SPRINGDALE, AR
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 29 schools -
Little Rock School District
21,612 students | LITTLE ROCK, AR
Grades PK, K-12 | 51 schools -
Bentonville School District
17,970 students | BENTONVILLE, AR
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 23 schools -
Rogers School District
15,545 students | ROGERS, AR
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 23 schools -
Fort Smith School District
14,361 students | FORT SMITH, AR
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 26 schools
Reviews From Schools in Arkansas
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
March 27, 2024
Love Ozark Academy. Precious Christian School, with quality staff and students. A blessing! Thankful! 2 generations of graduates.
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Ozark Adventist Academy
Parent / Guardian
March 26, 2024
I cannot praise Children's House enough! They have been absolutely wonderful for both my boys (age 4.5 attending for 3 years, and age 2.5 attending since 3 month old). My kids love everyone on staff... More
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The Childrens House Montessori School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
March 15, 2024
This school doesn’t treat all the students with respect. Instead they continuously look down amongst the students and pick selected few.
Review for
Ozark High School