For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 835 students in Nevada County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nevada County, AR are Prescott Elementary School, Nevada Elementary School and Prescott Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nevada County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Nevada County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 School St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Grades: K-4
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Nevada Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6580 Us Hwy 278
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2475
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2475
Grades: K-6
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
762 Martin St Bldg 5
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Grades: 5-8
| 268 students
Nevada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
411 South Hazel St
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
501 South Hazel St
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Emmet, AR 71835
(870) 887-2319
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
1030 E Fifth St N
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Nevada County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Nevada County, AR include Prescott Elementary School, Nevada Elementary School and Prescott Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nevada County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Nevada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada County?
Nevada County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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