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Best Crawford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 10,463 students in Crawford County, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 22 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Crawford County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, AR are Parkview Elementary School, Northridge Middle School and Rena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crawford County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Crawford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Crawford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
619 Parkview
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-8730
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Gr: 6-8 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Rena Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Rena Road
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3190
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Oliver Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Northridge Drive East
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3120
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Mountainburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
129 Hwy. 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Alma Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
706 Hwy. 64 East
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2168
Gr: 6-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Cedarville Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9614 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5847
Gr: 5-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Cedarville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9335 Armer Lane
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-5073
Gr: K-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Marvin Primary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1319 N. Main St.
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1495
Gr: PK-4 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
King Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
411 North 20th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Gr: PK-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1111.
Alma High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
101 East Main
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2162
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 North 11 St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1414.
Van Buren High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Pointer Trail
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6821
Gr: 10-12 | 1,232 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Alma Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1220 West Collum Lane
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-2166
Gr: 3-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Van Buren Freshman Academy
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
821 Pointer Trail East
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3160
Gr: 9 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Mountainburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
129 Highway 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1818.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
913 N 24 St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
James R. Tate Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Catcher Road
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
Cedarville High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9500 Pirates Point
Cedarville, AR 72932
(479) 474-7021
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2121.
Pleasant View Campus School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5750 Hornet Ln
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-8469
Gr: 5-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2222.
Mulberry High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
203 W. Fifth St.
Mulberry, AR 72947
(479) 997-1363
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Alma Primary School
1600 Hwy. 64 East
Alma, AR 72921
(479) 632-5100
Gr: PK-2 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Crawford County, AR include Parkview Elementary School, Northridge Middle School and Rena Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Crawford County?
23 public schools are located in Crawford County.
What percentage of students in Crawford County go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Crawford County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Crawford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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