For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,160 students in Pine Bluff, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR are Friendship Aspire Academy, L. L. Owen Elementary School and Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pine Bluff, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pine Bluff have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pine Bluff, AR (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Friendship Aspire Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3911 S Hazel St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(833) 277-4731
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(833) 277-4731
Grades: K-4
| 405 students
Rank: #22.
L. L. Owen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3605 Oakwood Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3741
Grades: 2-3
| 264 students
Rank: #33.
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
708 W Second Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Grades: K-6
| 153 students
Rank: #44.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Fir Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #55.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 W 13th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3630
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3630
Grades: 4-6
| 401 students
Rank: #66.
Thirty-fourth Street Elementary School
(Math: 12% | 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
Grades: K-5
| 419 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: K-5
| 240 students
Rank: #88.
Jack Robey Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4101 Olive St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4280
Grades: 6-8
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
4100 W 32nd St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Grades: K-1
| 272 students
Pine Bluff, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8000 Correction Circle
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 267-6725
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1301 Commerce Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4365
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4365
Grades: 5-6
| 551 students
1903 West 34th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4374
Grades: PK-3
| 357 students
2501 West 10th St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Grades: K-5
| 294 students
Hope Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
1021 East Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
(870) 308-1980
Pine Bluff, AR 71611
(870) 308-1980
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1519 Indiana Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4380
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4380
Grades: PK-3
| 311 students
Jefferson Area Vocational Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
221 S Beech St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-1944
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-1944
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
609 West 15th
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4394
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4394
Grades: PK-6
| 269 students
2900 Orange St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4384
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4384
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Pine Bluff Lighthouse Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
708 W Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0277
Grades: K-6
| 152 students
708 W Second St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0217
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 534-0217
Grades: 7-8
| 70 students
Quest Middle School Of Pine Bluff (Closed 2021)
Charter School
308 S Blake St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 329-3310
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 329-3310
Grades: 5-11
| 99 students
1415 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4386
Grades: 4-6
| 166 students
Southeast Arkansas Preparatory High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1501 W 73rd Ave
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 850-7234
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2001 Ohio St
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4350
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 543-4350
Grades: 6-7
| n/a students
4200 Fir Street
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Grades: K-1
| 297 students
2206 Ridgway Rd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4382
Grades: 2-5
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pine Bluff, AR include Friendship Aspire Academy, L. L. Owen Elementary School and Pine Bluff Lighthouse Elementary Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pine Bluff, AR?
9 public elementary schools are located in Pine Bluff, AR.
What is the racial composition of students in Pine Bluff, AR?
Pine Bluff, AR public elementary schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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