For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 169 students in Shirley, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Shirley, AR is Shirley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shirley, AR public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shirley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shirley, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Hwy 9 East
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Shirley, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Shirley, AR include Shirley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shirley?
1 public elementary schools are located in Shirley.
What is the racial composition of students in Shirley?
Shirley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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