For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,990 students in 71701, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71701, AR are Harmony Grove Elem. School, Ivory Primary School and Ivory Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71701 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71701, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71701, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elem. School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ivory Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Gr: 2-3 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Ivory Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr.
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Gr: 4-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Robin St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Gr: K-3 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
71701, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71701, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71701, AR include Harmony Grove Elem. School, Ivory Primary School and Ivory Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71701?
5 public elementary schools are located in 71701.
What is the racial composition of students in 71701?
71701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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