For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 935 students in Perryville, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Perryville, AR are Perryville Elementary School and Perryville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Perryville, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Perryville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Perryville, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Perryville Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
625 N Cedar St
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-5146
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-5146
Gr: K-6 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Perryville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
325 Houston Ave
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Perryville, AR 72126
(501) 889-2326
Gr: 7-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Perryville, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Perryville, AR include Perryville Elementary School and Perryville High School.
How many public schools are located in Perryville?
2 public schools are located in Perryville.
What is the racial composition of students in Perryville?
Perryville public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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