For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,205 students in Wilson, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Wilson, AR are Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Junior High Preparatory Academy and Academies At Rivercrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilson, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 West State Highway 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Rivercrest Junior High Preparatory Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1702 West State Highway 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Gr: 7-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West State Highway 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8111
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wilson, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Wilson, AR include Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Junior High Preparatory Academy and Academies At Rivercrest High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilson?
3 public schools are located in Wilson.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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