For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 605 students in Taylor, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor, AR are Taylor Elementary School and Taylor High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Taylor have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Taylor, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
506 East Pine
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 626-3304
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 626-3304
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Taylor High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
506 East Pine
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 626-3303
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 626-3303
Gr: 7-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Taylor, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Taylor, AR include Taylor Elementary School and Taylor High School.
How many public schools are located in Taylor?
2 public schools are located in Taylor.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor?
Taylor public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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