For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 692 students in Prairie County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prairie County, AR are Des Arc Elementary School and Hazen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Prairie County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Prairie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2100 Hickory St
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Grades: PK-6
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Hazen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
477 N Hazen Ave
Hazen, AR 72064
(870) 255-4547
Hazen, AR 72064
(870) 255-4547
Grades: PK-6
| 311 students
Prairie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
477 N Hazen Ave
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041
(870) 998-2361
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041
(870) 998-2361
Grades: K-6
| 67 students
710 E Sycamore
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041
(870) 998-2361
De Valls Bluff, AR 72041
(870) 998-2361
Grades: 7-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Prairie County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Prairie County, AR include Des Arc Elementary School and Hazen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Prairie County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Prairie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie County?
Prairie County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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