For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 413 students in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in North Heights are North Heights Community School and Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 E 35th
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 773-1091
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Gr: K-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana, AR include North Heights Community School and Vera Kilpatrick Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana?
the neighborhood of North Heights, Texarkana public elementary schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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