For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,219 students in Centerton, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 494 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Centerton, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Centerton, AR are Centerton Gamble Elementary School, Grimsley Junior High School and Bentonville West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centerton, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Centerton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Centerton, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centerton Gamble Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Gamble Rd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 696-3330
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 696-3330
Grades: K-4
| 791 students
Rank: #22.
Grimsley Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 N Vaughn Rd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 360-7500
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 360-7500
Grades: 7-8
| 906 students
Rank: #33.
Bentonville West High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1351 Gamble
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 286-9800
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 286-9800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Centerton, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Centerton, AR include Centerton Gamble Elementary School, Grimsley Junior High School and Bentonville West High School.
How many public schools are located in Centerton?
3 public schools are located in Centerton.
What percentage of students in Centerton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Centerton are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Centerton?
Centerton public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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