Best Palestine Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 815 students in Palestine, AR.

The top ranked public schools in Palestine, AR are Palestine-wheatley Elem. 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 score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Palestine, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Palestine-wheatley Elem. School

(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
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105 Westwood St
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2246

Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Palestine-wheatley Senior High School

(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
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7900 Hwy 70 W
Palestine, AR 72372
(870) 581-2425

Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Palestine, AR?

The top ranked public schools in Palestine, AR include Palestine-wheatley Elem. 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 14% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).