For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,639 students in Boone County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, AR are Harrison Middle School, Skyline Heights Elementary School and Valley Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Boone County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8771
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8771
Gr: 5-8 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Skyline Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1120 W Holt
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5821
Gr: 1-4 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Valley Springs Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7349 School Str
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 302-3061
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 302-3061
Gr: 5-8 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Bergman Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-6404
Gr: PK-4 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Bergman Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8949 Highway 7 N
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Bergman, AR 72615
(870) 741-8557
Gr: 5-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Valley Springs Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7349 School Str
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 302-3071
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870) 302-3071
Gr: PK-4 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Forest Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1124 S Tamarind
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5837
Gr: 1-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Omaha Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
522 W. College Rd
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 433-2453
Gr: PK-6 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #99.
Alpena Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300d South Denver
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Alpena, AR 72611
(866) 425-7362
Gr: PK-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1010.
Lead Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6966 Milum Rd
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-0506
Lead Hill, AR 72644
(870) 436-0506
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
4754 Hwy 125 S
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Gr: K-6 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Boone County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4754 Hwy 125 S
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 427-5227
Gr: 7-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4754 Hwy 1255
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Everton, AR 72633
(870) 439-2218
Gr: K-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
500 No Chestnut St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-5043
Gr: K-4
515 So Pine St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-3496
Gr: 7-9 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
522 W College
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Omaha, AR 72662
(870) 426-3373
Gr: 5-8 | 129 students Minority enrollment: 1%
520 E Womack St
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 743-2122
Gr: K-4 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Boone County, AR include Harrison Middle School, Skyline Heights Elementary School and Valley Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Boone County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Boone County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Boone County include: Bergman Middle School vs. Omaha Elementary School, Skyline Heights Elementary School vs. Forest Heights Elementary School, Harrison Middle School vs. Omaha Elementary School
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