Top 10 Best Arkansas Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 39 blue ribbon public schools serving 19,189 students in Arkansas.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Arkansas are Vandergriff Elementary School, Forest Park Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Arkansas (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandergriff Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2975 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Grades: K-4
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1600 N Tyler St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2600 N Mckinley St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1601 W 12th St
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-2134
Grades: PK-4
| 544 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Weiner Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
313 Garfield St
Weiner, AR 72479
(870) 684-2252
Grades: K-6
| 107 students
Rank: #66.
Bellview Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5400 Bellview Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3605
Grades: PK-5
| 382 students
Rank: #77.
Don Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16601 Lamarche Dr
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-2500
Grades: K-5
| 970 students
Rank: #88.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Pippen Apple Cir
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #99.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
508 W Main
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 547-2218
Grades: K-6
| 173 students
Rank: #1010.
John P. Woods Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #1111.
Springhill Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2716 Northlake Rd
Bryant, AR 72022
(501) 847-5675
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2100 Hickory St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Woodrow Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4800
Grades: K-4
| 450 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1805 Old Military Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4835
Grades: K-4
| 540 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Grades: PK-6
| 406 students
Rank: #1616.
Salem Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
313 Hwy 62 E Ste 4
Salem, AR 72576
(870) 895-2456
Grades: K-6
| 435 students
Rank: #1717.
Central Park At Morning Star
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1400 Sw Liberty Ave
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 696-3200
Grades: K-4
| 729 students
Rank: #1818.
Bentonville High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1901 Se J St
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Grades: 9-12
| 3,159 students
Rank: #1919.
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 E Fifth St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #2020.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-8730
Grades: K-5
| 369 students
Rank: #2121.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 E New Hope Rd
Rogers, AR 72756
(479) 631-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #2222.
Euper Lane Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6601 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #2323.
Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8949 Hwy 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #2424.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1124 So Tamarind St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Grades: 1-4
| 402 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
700 Schoolwood Dr
Redfield, AR 72132
(501) 397-2450
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Jim Stone Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4255 College Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4808
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Rank: #2727.
Valley View High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2118 Valley View Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Grades: 10-12
| 637 students
Rank: #2828.
Norfork Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
161 Mildred Simpson Dr
Norfork, AR 72658
(870) 499-7192
Grades: PK-6
| 245 students
Rank: #2929.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 School St
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Grades: PK-6
| 113 students
Rank: #3030.
Ellen Smith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1601 S Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
Grades: K-4
| 432 students
Rank: #3131.
Calico Rock Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 College St
Calico Rock, AR 72519
(870) 297-8533
Grades: K-6
| 192 students
Rank: #3232.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1011 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
Grades: K-6
| 550 students
Rank: #3333.
Batesville High School Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Pioneer Dr
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-6846
Grades: 9-12
| 977 students
Rank: #3434.
Crawford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 N Parker Rd
Russellville, AR 72801
(479) 968-4677
Grades: PK-4
| 367 students
Rank: #3535.
Portland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
314 Hwy 160 E
Portland, AR 71663
(870) 737-4333
Grades: PK-5
| 145 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked blue ribbon public schools in Arkansas include Vandergriff Elementary School, Forest Park Elementary School and Jefferson Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Arkansas?
39 blue ribbon public schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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