For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,673 students in Ozark, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ozark, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ozark, AR are Ozark Middle School, Elgin B Milton Primary School and Ozark Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ozark have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ozark, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ozark Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18 W. College
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 468-6111
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 468-6111
Gr: 6-7 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Gr: PK-3 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ozark Jr Sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr.
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Gr: 8-12 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Ozark Upper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3464
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3464
Gr: 4-5 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ozark, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Gr: 8-9 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ozark, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Ozark, AR include Ozark Middle School, Elgin B Milton Primary School and Ozark Jr Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Ozark?
4 public schools are located in Ozark.
What percentage of students in Ozark go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Ozark are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark?
Ozark public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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