2,714
Preschools
1,042
Elementary Schools
582
Middle Schools
499
High Schools
1,105
Public District Schools
2,476
Private Schools
3,684
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.
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
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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
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Parent / Guardian
August 27, 2022
Sadly, the goals of the founders have been destroyed by the current administrators. The physical safety of children at Clear Spring is in danger, daily, due to a lack of interest in even monitoring... More
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Clear Spring School
Parent / Guardian
August 27, 2022
Both of my sons attended eStem, and both of them communicated how awful the teachers and staff can be. Teachers that don't teach, administrative staff that could care less; these are observations... More
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E-Stem Public Charter High School
Parent / Guardian
August 26, 2022
Challenges my kids. And push them to learn morw
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Ivy Primary Academy