For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 219 students in Bearden, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Bearden, AR is Bearden Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bearden, AR public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bearden have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% 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 Bearden, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Gr: K-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bearden, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bearden, AR include Bearden Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bearden?
1 public elementary schools are located in Bearden.
What is the racial composition of students in Bearden?
Bearden public elementary schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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