Top 10 Best Fayetteville Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,468 students in Fayetteville, AR (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,540 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%). Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
The top ranked public schools in Fayetteville, AR are Vandergriff Elementary School, Root Elementary School and Woodland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Fayetteville, AR Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandergriff Elementary School
Math: 79% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2975 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Grades: K-4
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Root Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Grades: K-4
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Junior High School
Math: 63% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 E Poplar St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Grades: 7-8
| 736 students
Rank: #44.
Mcnair Middle School
Math: 61% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3030 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Grades: 5-6
| 698 students
Rank: #55.
Fayetteville Virtual A Dist Conversion Charter School
Charter School
Math: 56% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-12
| 396 students
Rank: #66.
Holcomb Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2900 N Salem Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Grades: PK-4
| 644 students
Rank: #77.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #88.
Butterfield Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3050 N Old Missouri Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Fayetteville High School
Math: 41% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1001 W Stone St
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3050
Grades: 9-12
| 2,538 students
Rank: #1010.
Leverett Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1124 W Cleveland St
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Rank: #1111.
Holt Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2365 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Grades: 5-6
| 460 students
Rank: #1212.
Ramay Junior High School
Math: 39% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 S Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3064
Grades: 7-8
| 685 students
Rank: #1313.
Owl Creek School
Math: 36% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
375 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Grades: PK-6
| 1,010 students
Rank: #1414.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
425 N Nighland Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Grades: K-4
| 274 students
Rank: #1515.
Asbell Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #1616.
Agee Lierly Life Preparation Services School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Old Farmington Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3083
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nwa Community College Reg Center
Vocational School
2350 W Old Farmington Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3058
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2350 Old Farmington
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Grades: 10-12
| 156 students
612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Grades: K-5
| 324 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fayetteville, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Fayetteville, AR include Vandergriff Elementary School, Root Elementary School and Woodland Junior High School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public schools are located in Fayetteville, AR?
17 public schools are located in Fayetteville, AR.
What percentage of students in Fayetteville, AR go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Fayetteville, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville, AR?
Fayetteville, AR public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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