2,735
Preschools
1,086
Elementary Schools
614
Middle Schools
520
High Schools
1,139
Public District Schools
2,492
Private Schools
3,742
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 | 24 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?
Current student
July 17, 2024
Horrible, they don't do anything about bullying, or anything, would not recommend.
Review for
Lingle Middle School
Parent / Guardian
July 12, 2024
I wish I could say my child had a better experience than she did but unfortunately that wasn’t the case, I feel the good teachers are very few and far between, my daughter was jumped by another... More
Review for
Butterfield Junior High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 12, 2024
As a student who attended this school from 6th grade through 8th grade it. was. awful. I was new to the school district and the staff treated me with disrespect not acknowledging my well being. While... More
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Butterfield Junior High School