For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 826 students in Palestine, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Palestine, AR are Palestine-wheatley Elementary School and Palestine-wheatley Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Palestine, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Palestine have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Palestine, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palestine-wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7950 Hwy. 70 West
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2588
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2588
Gr: PK-6 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Palestine-wheatley Senior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7950 Hwy. 70 West
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425
Gr: 7-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Palestine, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Palestine, AR include Palestine-wheatley Elementary School and Palestine-wheatley Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Palestine?
2 public schools are located in Palestine.
What is the racial composition of students in Palestine?
Palestine public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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