2,724
Preschools
1,055
Elementary Schools
594
Middle Schools
508
High Schools
1,106
Public District Schools
2,493
Private Schools
3,700
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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Little Rock School District
23,368 students | LITTLE ROCK, AR
Grades PK-12 | 50 schools -
Springdale School District
23,350 students | SPRINGDALE, AR
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 29 schools -
Bentonville School District
17,225 students | BENTONVILLE, AR
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 21 schools -
Rogers School District
15,944 students | ROGERS, AR
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 22 schools -
Fort Smith School District
14,701 students | FORT SMITH, AR
Grades PK-12 & Ungraded | 26 schools
Reviews From Schools in Arkansas
Does your child attend a school in this state?
Parent / Guardian
May 25, 2023
Well managed and equipped staff and faculty.
Review for
Crossett Middle School
Parent / Guardian
May 25, 2023
CHS Alumni and currently enrolled student. Amazing state-of-the-art facilities. Teachers and staff that care!
Review for
Crossett High School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
May 25, 2023
What a huge disappointment. This place is doing a wholly unacceptable job making kids ready to pursue higher education or even to be well informed citizens at all. It seems like it used to be a great... More
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Clear Spring School
