For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,217 students in Ouachita County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ouachita County, AR are Harmony Grove Elementary School, Bearden Elementary School and Ivory Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouachita County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ouachita County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Ouachita County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Gr: PK-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Bearden, AR 71720
(833) 423-2733
Gr: K-6 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
Ivory Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Gr: 4-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: 6-8 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
735 Robin Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Gr: K-3 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Ouachita County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Gr: 5-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
P.o. Box 67
Chidester, AR 71726
(870) 685-2571
Chidester, AR 71726
(870) 685-2571
Gr: K-5 | 75 students Minority enrollment: 55%
655 Arch St
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5402
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5402
Gr: PK-6 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
315 W Chert St
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5442
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5442
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ouachita County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ouachita County, AR include Harmony Grove Elementary School, Bearden Elementary School and Ivory Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ouachita County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Ouachita County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita County?
Ouachita County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ouachita County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ouachita County include: Bearden Elementary School vs. Harmony Grove Elementary School, Camden Fairview Middle School vs. Harmony Grove Elementary School, Harmony Grove Elementary School vs. Bearden Elementary School
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