Best Perry County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 821 students in Perry County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, AR are Perryville Elementary School and Anne Watson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perry County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Perry County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Perry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
625 North Cedar Street
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-5146
Gr: K-6 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Anne Watson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
114 W Panther Drive
Bigelow, AR 72016
(501) 759-2638
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Perry County, AR include Perryville Elementary School and Anne Watson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Perry County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Perry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Perry County?
Perry County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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