For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,217 students in Ouachita County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ouachita County, AR are Harmony Grove Elem. School, Bearden Elementary School and Ivory Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ouachita County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ouachita County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% 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 Ouachita County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: K-6
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oak Ave
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2237
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-2237
Grades: K-6
| 227 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 2-3
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 4-5
| 261 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 470 students
Rank: n/an/a
1 Robin St
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 231-5434
Grades: K-3
| 574 students
Ouachita County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
327 Stewart Street
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Camden, AR 71701
(870) 836-9367
Grades: 7-12
| 42 students
100 Oak Avenue
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Bearden, AR 71720
(870) 687-3503
Grades: 5-8
| 189 students
P.o. Box 67
Chidester, AR 71726
(870) 685-2571
Chidester, AR 71726
(870) 685-2571
Grades: K-5
| 75 students
655 Arch St
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5402
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5402
Grades: PK-6
| 189 students
315 W Chert St
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5442
Stephens, AR 71764
(870) 786-5442
Grades: 7-12
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ouachita County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ouachita County, AR include Harmony Grove Elem. School, Bearden Elementary School and Ivory Primary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ouachita County?
6 public elementary schools are located in Ouachita County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ouachita County?
Ouachita County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ouachita County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ouachita County include: Bearden Elementary School vs. Harmony Grove Elem. School, Camden Fairview Middle School vs. Harmony Grove Elem. School, Harmony Grove Elem. School vs. Bearden Elementary School
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