Best Ward Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 520 students in Ward, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 50 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ward, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).

The top-ranked public school in Ward, AR is Ward Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ward, AR public school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ward have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).