Best Elkins Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,441 students in Elkins, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Elkins, AR are Elkins Middle School, Elkins Elementary School and Elkins High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elkins, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Elkins have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Elkins, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkins Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-2552
Gr: 6-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Elkins Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Gr: 3-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Elkins High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
349 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3381
Gr: 9-12 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Elkins Primary School
476 N Center
Elkins, AR 72727
(479) 643-3382
Gr: PK-2 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Elkins, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Elkins, AR include Elkins Middle School, Elkins Elementary School and Elkins High School.
How many public schools are located in Elkins?
4 public schools are located in Elkins.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkins?
Elkins public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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