For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,944 students in Hot Spring County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hot Spring County, AR are Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Spring County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hot Spring County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hot Spring County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bismarck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy. 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-3616
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-3616
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ouachita Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
332 Schoohouse Road
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Gr: K-6 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Bismarck Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3315 Finch Rd
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4543
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4543
Gr: 5-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Glen Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14334 Hwy. 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Gr: PK-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Gr: PK-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Gr: PK-4 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Gr: 5-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Hot Spring County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
955 Division
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Gr: 3-4 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 34%
339 Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Gr: K | 177 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hot Spring County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hot Spring County, AR include Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hot Spring County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Hot Spring County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Spring County?
Hot Spring County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hot Spring County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hot Spring County include: Magnet Cove Elementary School vs. Glen Rose Elementary School, Glen Rose Elementary School vs. Magnet Cove Elementary School, Wilson Intermediate School vs. Ouachita Elementary School
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