For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,762 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Downtown Bentonville are Sugar Creek Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Old High Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1102 Bella Vista Road
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5790
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5790
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
810 Bella Vista Road
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5860
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5860
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Old High Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
406 Nw 2nd Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5440
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5440
Gr: 5-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
R.e. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Nw 3rd Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5720
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5720
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville, AR include Sugar Creek Elementary School, Thomas Jefferson Elementary School and Old High Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville?
5 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville?
the neighborhood of Downtown Bentonville, Bentonville public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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