For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,238 students in Arkadelphia, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arkadelphia, AR are Goza Middle School and Peake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arkadelphia, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arkadelphia have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arkadelphia, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Goza Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Badger Lane
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4291
Grades: 6-8
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Peake Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Caddo Street
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2361
Grades: 3-5
| 396 students
Rank: n/an/a
1900 Walnut St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-2260
Grades: K-2
| 408 students
Arkadelphia, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
233 N 11th St
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4138
Arkadelphia, AR 71923
(870) 246-4138
Grades: 2-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Arkadelphia, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Arkadelphia, AR include Goza Middle School and Peake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arkadelphia?
3 public elementary schools are located in Arkadelphia.
What is the racial composition of students in Arkadelphia?
Arkadelphia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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