For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 434 students in Bradford, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 31 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Bradford, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Bradford, AR are Bradford Elementary School and Bradford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradford, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bradford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bradford, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 W Main Street
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-8245
Gr: PK-6 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Bradford High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
504 W Main Street
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2607
Bradford, AR 72020
(501) 344-2607
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bradford, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Bradford, AR include Bradford Elementary School and Bradford High School.
How many public schools are located in Bradford?
2 public schools are located in Bradford.
What percentage of students in Bradford go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Bradford are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bradford?
Bradford public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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