For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,812 students in Sherwood, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 338 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Sherwood, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Sherwood, AR are Sylvan Hills Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Cato Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherwood, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sherwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sherwood, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1140
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1140
Grades: PK-5
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Verona Ave
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #33.
Cato Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9906 Cato Rd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1160
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1160
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #44.
Oakbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Thornhill
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1190
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1190
Grades: PK-5
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Sylvan Hills Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120
Grades: 6-7
| 826 students
Rank: #66.
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10020 Bamboo Lane
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Grades: 8-9
| 743 students
Rank: #77.
Sylvan Hills High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
484 Bear Paw Rd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Grades: 10-12
| 1,061 students
Rank: #88.
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
142 Hollywood Blvd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Sherwood, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10200 Bamboo Ln
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sherwood, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Sherwood, AR include Sylvan Hills Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Cato Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sherwood?
8 public schools are located in Sherwood.
What percentage of students in Sherwood go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Sherwood are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sherwood?
Sherwood public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sherwood are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sherwood include: Sylvan Hills Elementary School vs. Cato Elementary School, William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School vs. Oakbrooke Elementary School, Oakbrooke Elementary School vs. Sherwood Elementary School
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