For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,607 students in 71601, AR.
The top ranked public schools in 71601, AR are Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School and Broadmoor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71601 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71601, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 71601, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 E 34th Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4392
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4392
Gr: K-6 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Broadmoor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1106 Wisconsin St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4368
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4368
Gr: K-6 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Downtown Pine Bluff
Charter School
700 South Main St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 395-7401
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 395-7401
Gr: K-2 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
2602 Fluker St.
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Gr: 7-9 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Southeast Ark College Careet Center
Vocational School
912 West 6th Avenue
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-6129
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-6129
Gr: 9-12
71601, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1301 Commerce Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4365
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4365
Gr: 5-6 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2601 Fluker St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-3878
Gr: 10-12 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1519 Indiana Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4380
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4380
Gr: PK-3 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Jefferson Area Vocational Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
221 S Beech St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-1944
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-1944
Gr: 9-12
609 West 15th
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4394
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4394
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
711 W 11th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4300
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4300
Gr: 10-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
708 W Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Gr: K-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
708 W Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0217
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0217
Gr: 7-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
708 W Second Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Gr: K-7 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
308 S Blake St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 329-3310
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 329-3310
Gr: 5-11 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 71601, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 71601, AR include Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School and Broadmoor Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71601?
5 public schools are located in 71601.
What is the racial composition of students in 71601?
71601 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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