Top 3 Best Lake City Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 991 students in Lake City, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Lake City, AR are Riverside West Elem. School, Buffalo Island Central Elementary School and Riverside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lake City, AR (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverside West Elem. School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222
Grades: PK-6
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Buffalo Island Central Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1100 Nelson St
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 539-6448
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Lake City, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Lake City, AR include Riverside West Elem. School, Buffalo Island Central Elementary School and Riverside High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake City, AR?
3 public schools are located in Lake City, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City, AR?
Lake City, AR public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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