For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,554 students in Mena, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mena, 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.
Mena, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mena have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mena, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6-8
| 391 students
Rank: #22.
Holly Harshman Elem. School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Grades: 3-5
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Grades: PK-6
| 324 students
Rank: #44.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: 2-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Grades: PK-2
| 455 students
Mena, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mena, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mena, AR include Mena Middle School, Holly Harshman Elem. School and Acorn Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mena, AR?
5 public elementary schools are located in Mena, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena, AR?
Mena, AR public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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