For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 181 students in Shirley, AR.
The top ranked public elementary school in Shirley, AR is Shirley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shirley, AR public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Shirley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Shirley, AR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
154 School Dr
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Gr: K-6 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Shirley, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Shirley, AR include Shirley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Shirley?
1 public elementary schools are located in Shirley.
What is the racial composition of students in Shirley?
Shirley public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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