For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 290 students in Kensett, AR.
The top ranked public school in Kensett, AR is Kensett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kensett, AR public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Kensett have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kensett, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kensett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 W Dandridge St
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3221
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3221
Gr: K-6 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Kensett, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 W Dandridge
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3346
Kensett, AR 72082
(501) 742-3346
Gr: 5-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kensett, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Kensett, AR include Kensett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kensett?
1 public schools are located in Kensett.
What is the racial composition of students in Kensett?
Kensett public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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