For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 470 students in Mountainburg, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mountainburg, AR are Mountainburg Elementary School and Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountainburg, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mountainburg have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mountainburg, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy. 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Mountainburg, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mountainburg, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mountainburg, AR include Mountainburg Elementary School and Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mountainburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mountainburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountainburg?
Mountainburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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