For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 4,219 students in Centerton, AR (there are , serving 494 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Centerton, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Centerton, AR are Centerton Gamble Elementary School, Grimsley Junior High School and Bentonville West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Centerton, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Centerton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Centerton, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centerton Gamble Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Gamble Rd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 696-3330
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 696-3330
Gr: K-4 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Grimsley Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 N Vaughn Rd
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 360-7500
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 360-7500
Gr: 7-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Bentonville West High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1351 Gamble
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 286-9800
Centerton, AR 72719
(479) 286-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 2,522 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Centerton, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Centerton, AR include Centerton Gamble Elementary School, Grimsley Junior High School and Bentonville West High School.
How many public schools are located in Centerton?
3 public schools are located in Centerton.
What percentage of students in Centerton go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Centerton are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Centerton?
Centerton public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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