For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,353 students in Morrilton, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 255 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Morrilton, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Morrilton, AR are Morrilton Junior High School, Morrilton Intermediate School and Morrilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morrilton, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Morrilton have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morrilton, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Morrilton Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1400 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Gr: 7-8 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
Morrilton Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1907 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9476
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9476
Gr: 4-6 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Morrilton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 N Saint Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
Gr: 2-3 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Morrilton Sr. High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 E Harding St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9430
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9430
Gr: 9-12 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Bridge St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
Gr: PK-1 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Uaccm Technical Center
Vocational School
1537 University Blvd.
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 954-2465
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 954-2465
Gr: 9-12
Morrilton, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
River Valley Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
1905 Poor Farm Rd
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9475
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9475
Gr: 9-12
1008 W Childress St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9426
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9426
Gr: PK-K | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Morrilton, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Morrilton, AR include Morrilton Junior High School, Morrilton Intermediate School and Morrilton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Morrilton?
6 public schools are located in Morrilton.
What percentage of students in Morrilton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Morrilton are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morrilton?
Morrilton public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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