For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 630 students in Walnut Ridge, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Walnut Ridge, AR is Walnut Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Walnut Ridge, AR public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Walnut Ridge have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Walnut Ridge, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
508 E Free
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
(870) 886-3482
Gr: PK-6 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut Ridge, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Walnut Ridge, AR include Walnut Ridge Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Walnut Ridge?
1 public elementary schools are located in Walnut Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Ridge?
Walnut Ridge 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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