For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,045 students in Johnson County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, AR are Lamar Middle School, Clarksville Middle School and Clarksville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Elberta Street
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-6511
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Clarksville Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1801 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3240
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3240
Gr: 6-7 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Clarksville Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1903 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3256
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3256
Gr: 2-3 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Elberta Street
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Lamar, AR 72846
(479) 885-3363
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
193 School St.
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1088
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Oark Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
370 Hwy 215
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Oark, AR 72852
(479) 292-3353
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Westside High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 N. Hwy. 164
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1171
Hartman, AR 72840
(479) 497-1171
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
1901 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3218
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 705-3218
Gr: 4-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: n/an/a
2023 Clark Road
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 979-6000
Clarksville, AR 72830
(479) 979-6000
Gr: K-1 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Johnson County, AR include Lamar Middle School, Clarksville Middle School and Clarksville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Johnson County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Johnson County include: Lamar Elementary School vs. Clarksville Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Lamar Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School
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