Top 10 Best Fayetteville Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 6,246 students in Fayetteville, AR. The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR are Vandergriff Elementary School, Root Elementary School and Mcnair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fayetteville, AR (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandergriff Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
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: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Grades: K-4
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3030 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Grades: 5-6
| 698 students
Rank: #44.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2900 N Salem Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Grades: PK-4
| 644 students
Rank: #55.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3050 N Old Missouri Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Grades: PK-4
| 530 students
Rank: #66.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: PK-4
| 512 students
Rank: #77.
Holt Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2365 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Grades: 5-6
| 460 students
Rank: #88.
Fayetteville Virtual A Dist Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-12
| 396 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Leverett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1124 W Cleveland St
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Grades: PK-4
| 290 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 N Nighland Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Grades: K-4
| 274 students
Rank: #1111.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #1212.
Owl Creek School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
375 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Grades: PK-6
| 1,010 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 elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR include Vandergriff Elementary School, Root Elementary School and Mcnair Middle School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayetteville, AR?
12 public elementary schools are located in Fayetteville, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville, AR?
Fayetteville, AR public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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