2,729
Preschools
1,085
Elementary Schools
616
Middle Schools
541
High Schools
1,169
Public District Schools
2,481
Private Schools
3,784
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
22,745 students | SPRINGDALE, AR
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 30 schools -
Little Rock School District
21,456 students | LITTLE ROCK, AR
Grades PK, K-12 | 56 schools -
Bentonville School District
18,674 students | BENTONVILLE, AR
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 24 schools -
Rogers School District
15,964 students | ROGERS, AR
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 23 schools -
Fort Smith School District
14,291 students | FORT SMITH, AR
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 27 schools
Reviews From Schools in Arkansas
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Parent / Guardian
April 25, 2025
My child was constantly bullied at school and on the bus. I ended up taking my kids off the bus due to abuse and the school doing nothing about it. I think alot of my child struggles at the start of... More
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Camden Fairview Intermediate School
Parent / Guardian
April 24, 2025
This is the most racially discriminatory and racially profiling school I have seen in 2025! My mixed granddaughter went from an Honor student now struggling to maintain her grades, due to the racial... More
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Prairie Grove High School
Current student
April 19, 2025
Harding is a great place. It’s fun, safe, and they really emphasize having good relationships with everyone- God, teachers, each other. But it’s definitely not a diverse or frankly open minded place.... More
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Harding Academy