For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,990 students in 71701, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71701, AR are Harmony Grove Elem. School, Ivory Primary School and Ivory Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 71701 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71701, AR have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71701, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harmony Grove Elem. School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 Ouachita 88
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 574-0960
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Ivory Primary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-7381
Gr: 2-3 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Ivory Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
575 Dooley Womack Dr.
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-6876
Gr: 4-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
Camden Fairview Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
647 Dooley Womack Dr
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9361
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Robin St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Gr: K-3 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
71701, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Gr: 7-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 71701, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 71701, AR include Harmony Grove Elem. School, Ivory Primary School and Ivory Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71701?
5 public elementary schools are located in 71701.
What is the racial composition of students in 71701?
71701 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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