For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,838 students in Pottsville, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Pottsville, AR are Pottsville Elementary School, Pottsville Middle Grade and Pottsville Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottsville, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pottsville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pottsville, AR (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pottsville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
87 South B
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Gr: PK-3 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pottsville Middle Grade
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6926 River Road
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 890-6631
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 890-6631
Gr: 4-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Pottsville Junior High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
250 Apache Drive
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6574
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6574
Gr: 7-9 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Pottsville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Apache Drive
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-6334
Gr: 10-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pottsville, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Pottsville, AR include Pottsville Elementary School, Pottsville Middle Grade and Pottsville Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Pottsville?
4 public schools are located in Pottsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottsville?
Pottsville public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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