For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,177 students in El Dorado, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in El Dorado, AR are Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Parkers Chapel Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
El Dorado, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in El Dorado have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 El Dorado, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 East 5th
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Gr: PK-4 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Parkers Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
209 Parkers Chapel Road
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-4641
Gr: PK-6 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1600 N College
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
Gr: K-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Mlk Jr. Blvd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
Gr: 5-6 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Barton Jr. High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Faulkner
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5051
Gr: 5-8 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Yocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 South College
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
Gr: K-4 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
El Dorado, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 Ripley Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
Gr: K-4 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
1221 S Jackson St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
Gr: K-4 | 190 students Minority enrollment: 58%
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Gr: PK-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
West Woods Elementary Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1600 N Bradford
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5093
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5093
Gr: 1-4 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in El Dorado, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in El Dorado, AR include Hugh Goodwin Elementary School, Parkers Chapel Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in El Dorado?
6 public elementary schools are located in El Dorado.
What is the racial composition of students in El Dorado?
El Dorado public elementary schools minority enrollment is 57% 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 El Dorado are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in El Dorado include: Washington Middle School vs. Barton Jr. High School, Barton Jr. High School vs. Washington Middle School, Yocum Elementary School vs. Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
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