For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,302 students in Van Buren County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren County, AR are Clinton Jr High School, Clinton Elementary School and South Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Van Buren County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clinton Jr High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
443 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6068
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6068
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
852 Yellowjacket Lane
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6071
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6071
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Southside Road
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Shirley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1302 Hwy 9 East
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Shirley, AR 72153
(501) 518-2223
Gr: K-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Van Buren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20308 Hwy 16 W
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Gr: K-6 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
20308 Hwy 16 W
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-5337
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
1243 Yellowjacket Ln
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6043
Clinton, AR 72031
(501) 745-6043
Gr: 4-6 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
P.0. Box 4
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Gr: K-6 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
P.o. Box 4
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Scotland, AR 72141
(501) 592-3313
Gr: 7-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren County, AR include Clinton Jr High School, Clinton Elementary School and South Side Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Van Buren County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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