For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,655 students in 71701, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71701, AR are Harmony Grove Elementary School, Ivory Intermediate School and Camden Fairview Middle 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 25% (versus the 40% 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 64% 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 (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Ivory Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Gr: 4-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
735 Robin Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Gr: K-3 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 Elementary School, Ivory Intermediate School and Camden Fairview Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71701?
4 public elementary schools are located in 71701.
What is the racial composition of students in 71701?
71701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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