For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 890 students in Newton County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, AR are Jasper Elementary School, Western Grove K-12 School and Deer K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newton County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newton County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 School St
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-5320
Jasper, AR 72641
(870) 446-5320
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Western Grove K-12 School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 439-2218
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 439-2218
Grades: K-12
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 16
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8109
Grades: PK-12
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Mt. Judea K-12 School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 123
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5350
Grades: PK-12
| 187 students
Newton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Grades: PK-6
| 127 students
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Grades: 7-12
| 106 students
Hwy 123 And Hwy 74
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Grades: PK-6
| 91 students
Hwy 123 And Hwy 74
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Mount Judea, AR 72655
(870) 434-5362
Grades: 7-12
| 58 students
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Grades: K-6
| 137 students
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870) 429-5215
Grades: 7-12
| 129 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newton County, AR include Jasper Elementary School, Western Grove K-12 School and Deer K-12 School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newton County, AR?
4 public elementary schools are located in Newton County, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Newton County, AR?
Newton County, AR public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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