For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,694 students in Blytheville, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blytheville, AR are Gosnell Elementary School, Blytheville Elementary School and Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blytheville, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blytheville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Blytheville, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gosnell Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Gr: K-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
216 E Moultrie
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Gr: 3-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 Moultrie Dr.
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 776-8833
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 776-8833
Gr: K-6 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
700 W. Chikasawba Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Gr: 6 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Gr: PK-2 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Blytheville, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Blytheville, AR include Gosnell Elementary School, Blytheville Elementary School and Kipp Blytheville College Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blytheville?
5 public elementary schools are located in Blytheville.
What is the racial composition of students in Blytheville?
Blytheville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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