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Best Fayetteville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 11,376 students in Fayetteville, AR (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,489 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%). Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arkansas.
The top-ranked public schools in Fayetteville, AR are Haas Hall Academy, Root Elementary School and Vandergriff Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Fayetteville, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haas Hall Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3880 North Front Street
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Gr: 7-12 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Gr: K-4 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Vandergriff Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2900 N Salem Road
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Gr: K-4 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Haas Hall Academy Jones Center
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
922 East Emma
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Gr: 7-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3030 East Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Gr: 5-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Woodland Junior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 E Poplar
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Gr: 7-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3050 Old Missouri Road
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Gr: PK-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2900 N Salem Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Gr: PK-4 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2175 East Peppervine Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Gr: PK-4 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1010.
Holt Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2365 North Rupple Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Gr: 5-6 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Leverett Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1124 W Cleveland
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 N Sang
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Gr: PK-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Fayetteville High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
994 W Martin Luther King Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Gr: 9-12 | 2,588 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1414.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 N Highland Avenue
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Gr: K-4 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1515.
Ramay Junior High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 S Sang
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Gr: 7-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Owl Creek School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
375 North Rupple Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Gr: PK-4 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Old Farmington Raod
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3083
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
John L Colbert Middle School
888 S Rupple Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0254
Gr: 5-6 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: n/an/a
Lisa Academy Fayetteville
Charter School
1166 Van Asche Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 717-6464
Gr: K-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Lisa Academy Fayetteville Middle School
Charter School
1166 Van Asche Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 717-6464
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Techical Institute Secondary Career Center
Vocational School
2350 W Old Farmington Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3058
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Premier High School Of Fayetteville
Charter School
400 Hardin Rd Suite 120
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 255-5513
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Fayetteville, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Fayetteville, AR include Haas Hall Academy, Root Elementary School and Vandergriff Elementary School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public schools are located in Fayetteville?
23 public schools are located in Fayetteville.
What percentage of students in Fayetteville go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?

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