For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 269 students in Bee Branch, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Bee Branch, AR is South Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bee Branch, AR public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bee Branch have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bee Branch, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
334 Southside Road
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Bee Branch, AR 72013
(501) 654-2200
Gr: PK-6 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Bee Branch, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Bee Branch, AR include South Side Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bee Branch?
1 public elementary schools are located in Bee Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in Bee Branch?
Bee Branch public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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