For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,990 students in Camden, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Camden, 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.
Camden, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Camden 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 Public Elementary Schools in Camden, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elem. School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
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
Grades: 2-3
| 272 students
Rank: #33.
Ivory Intermediate School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr.
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Grades: 4-5
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Robin St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Grades: K-3
| 574 students
Camden, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Camden, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Camden, AR include Harmony Grove Elem. School, Ivory Primary School and Ivory Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Camden?
5 public elementary schools are located in Camden.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden?
Camden 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).
Which public elementary schools in Camden are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Camden include: Camden Fairview Middle School vs. Harmony Grove Elem. School, Harmony Grove Elem. School vs. Camden Fairview Middle School
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