For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,332 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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Morrilton, AR (2026)
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 Road
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9437
Gr: 7-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
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 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Morrilton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 N St Joseph St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9443
Gr: 2-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Morrilton Senior 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 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
410 S Bridge St
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
Morrilton, AR 72110
(501) 354-9423
Gr: PK-1 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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