For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 174 students in Deer, AR.
The top-ranked public school in Deer, AR is Deer K-12 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Deer, AR public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Deer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Deer, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Deer K-12 School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17974 Ar 16 Hwy
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-8110
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Deer, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5287
Gr: PK-6 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Hwy 61 And Parker Ridge Rd
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Deer, AR 72628
(870) 428-5288
Gr: 7-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Deer, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Deer, AR include Deer K-12 School.
How many public schools are located in Deer?
1 public schools are located in Deer.
What is the racial composition of students in Deer?
Deer public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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