For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,647 students in Blytheville, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blytheville, AR are Gosnell Elementary School, Blytheville Elementary School and Kipp Blytheville College Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blytheville, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Blytheville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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 Blytheville, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gosnell Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Hwy 181
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 532-4003
Gr: K-6 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Blytheville Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1124 W Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4485
Gr: 3-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Kipp Blytheville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1007 S Franklin St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 780-6333
Gr: K-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
700 W. Chickasawba
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2983
Gr: 6 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
1103 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-6916
Gr: K-2 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Blytheville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blytheville Charter School&alc (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
415 Tennessee St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7191
Gr: 7-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
600 North Tenth St
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2772
Gr: 9-12 | 747 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
216 East Moultrie Dr
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-5924
Gr: 5-6 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
1107 Byrum Rd
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-7621
Gr: PK-K | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Blytheville, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Blytheville, AR include Gosnell Elementary School, Blytheville Elementary School and Kipp Blytheville College Prep.
How many public elementary schools are located in Blytheville?
5 public elementary schools are located in Blytheville.
What is the racial composition of students in Blytheville?
Blytheville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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