For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,547 students in 71953, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71953, AR are Mena Middle School, Holly Harshman Elem. School and Acorn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71953 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71953, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71953, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Gr: 6-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Holly Harshman Elem. School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Gr: 3-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Gr: K-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
71953, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Gr: 6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 71953, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71953, AR include Mena Middle School, Holly Harshman Elem. School and Acorn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71953?
5 public elementary schools are located in 71953.
What is the racial composition of students in 71953?
71953 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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