For the 2025 school year, there are 28 magnet public elementary schools serving 14,060 students in Arkansas.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Arkansas are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkansas magnet public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Elementary Schools in Arkansas (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
617 Main St
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 623-5661
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
480 N Main
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Sulphur Rock, AR 72579
(870) 799-3149
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Mountain Blvd
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 698-9141
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
International Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1218 Cobb St
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5825
Gr: 1-6 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #55.
Gibbs Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1115 W 16th St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
North Heights Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2118 East 35th Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Gr: K-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Williams Magnet Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7301 Evergreen St
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-7100
Gr: K-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #88.
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: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
235 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Gr: K-6 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Visual & Performing Art Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1804 Hillcrest Dr
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5830
Gr: 1-6 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1111.
Edward D. Trice Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4505 Pinson St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-8431
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
West Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hill St
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Batesville, AR 72501
(870) 793-9878
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Arkansas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5443 Jefferson Ave
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9241
Gr: 6-8 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Health/wellness Envi Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Rosemond Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5850
Gr: 1-6 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 L H Polk
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Gr: K-6 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1616.
Fairview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E 16th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9211
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1717.
Vera Kilpatrick Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1002 E 35th St
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 774-9691
Gr: K-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oaklawn Blvd
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1919.
Math & Science Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Thomas Green Rd
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5845
Gr: 1-6 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2020.
Mann Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Roosevelt Rd
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2121.
Carver Steam Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 E Sixth St
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Little Rock, AR 72202
(501) 447-4000
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2222.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: K-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2323.
Leadership Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1110 W Washington Ave
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Jonesboro, AR 72401
(870) 933-5855
Gr: 1-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2424.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 Silver Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Gr: PK-6 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2525.
College Hill Harmony Leadership Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1600 Forrest Street
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 772-0281
Gr: K-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2626.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Gr: PK-6 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2727.
Booker Arts Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2016 Barber St
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-3800
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Dunbar Magnet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Wright Ave
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Little Rock, AR 72206
(501) 447-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Arkansas?
The top ranked magnet public elementary schools in Arkansas include Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Sulphur Rock Magnet Elementary School and Eagle Mountain Magnet Elementary School.
How many magnet public elementary schools are located in Arkansas?
28 magnet public elementary schools are located in Arkansas.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkansas?
Arkansas magnet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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