For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,505 students in Magnolia, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 202 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Magnolia, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Magnolia, AR are East Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Magnolia, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Hollensworth
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Gr: K-2 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
456 East North Street
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Gr: 3-7 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 East North Street
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Magnolia High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 High School Drive
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2610
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2610
Gr: 9-12 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
655 Highway 79 South
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5654
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5654
Gr: PK | 119 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Magnolia, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
655 Highway 79 South
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424
Gr: 7-12 | 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Magnolia, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Magnolia, AR include East Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Magnolia?
5 public schools are located in Magnolia.
What percentage of students in Magnolia go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Magnolia are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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