For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,172 students in Marion County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, AR are Yellville-summit Elem. School, Flippin Elementary School and Flippin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Yellville-summit Elem. School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1124 N Panther Ave
Yellville, AR 72687
(870) 449-4244
Yellville, AR 72687
(870) 449-4244
Grades: K-4
| 345 students
Rank: #22.
Flippin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Alford St
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-8860
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-8860
Grades: K-4
| 299 students
Rank: #33.
Flippin Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
308 N First St
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-6464
Flippin, AR 72634
(870) 453-6464
Grades: 5-8
| 227 students
Rank: n/an/a
1124 N. Panther Avenue
Yellville, AR 72687
(870) 449-6533
Yellville, AR 72687
(870) 449-6533
Grades: 5-8
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marion County, AR include Yellville-summit Elem. School, Flippin Elementary School and Flippin Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marion County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Marion County include: Yellville-summit Elem. School vs. Flippin Elementary School, Flippin Elementary School vs. Yellville-summit Elem. School
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