For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,467 students in De Queen, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in De Queen, AR are Dequeen Middle School and Dequeen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
De Queen, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in De Queen have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in De Queen, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dequeen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1803 W. Coulter Drive
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-2428
Gr: 6-7 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Dequeen Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
233 Treating Plant Road
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 584-4311
Gr: 3-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
235 Treating Plant Road
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
De Queen, AR 71832
(870) 642-3100
Gr: K-2 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in De Queen, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in De Queen, AR include Dequeen Middle School and Dequeen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in De Queen?
3 public elementary schools are located in De Queen.
What is the racial composition of students in De Queen?
De Queen public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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