For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 642 students in Quitman, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Quitman, AR are Quitman Middle School and Quitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Quitman, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Quitman have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Quitman, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quitman Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6275 Heber Springs Rd W
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Gr: 6-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Quitman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6275 Heber Springs West
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Quitman, AR 72131
(501) 589-2807
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Quitman, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Quitman, AR include Quitman Middle School and Quitman Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Quitman?
2 public elementary schools are located in Quitman.
What is the racial composition of students in Quitman?
Quitman public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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