For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 407 students in Mountainburg, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mountainburg, AR are Mountainburg Elementary School and Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountainburg, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mountainburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mountainburg, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountainburg Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Grades: K-5
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Grades: 6-8
| 142 students
Mountainburg, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mountainburg, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mountainburg, AR include Mountainburg Elementary School and Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mountainburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Mountainburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountainburg?
Mountainburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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