For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,547 students in Mena, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mena, AR are Mena Middle School, Polk County Virtual Academy and Holly Harshman Elem. 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 51% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mena have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Public Elementary Schools in Mena, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mena Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
320r Mena St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2572
Grades: 6-8
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Polk County Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Boundary Ave
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-1710
Grades: K-12
| 15 students
Rank: #33.
Holly Harshman Elem. School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Geyer Dr
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-3151
Grades: 3-5
| 454 students
Rank: #44.
Acorn Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
143 Polk 96
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-4833
Grades: PK-6
| 343 students
Rank: n/an/a
106 N Reine St
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Mena, AR 71953
(479) 394-2943
Grades: K-2
| 370 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, Polk County Virtual Academy and Holly Harshman Elem. School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mena?
5 public elementary schools are located in Mena.
What is the racial composition of students in Mena?
Mena 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).
Which public elementary schools in Mena are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mena include: Holly Harshman Elem. School vs. Acorn Elementary School, Acorn Elementary School vs. Louise Durham Elem. School, Louise Durham Elem. School vs. Acorn Elementary School
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