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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bentonville Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 21,381 students in Bentonville, AR (there are 3 private schools, serving 259 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Bentonville, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%). Bentonville has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Arkansas.
The top-ranked public schools in Bentonville, AR are Haas Hall Bentonville, Bright Field Middle School and Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bentonville, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bentonville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Bentonville, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Haas Hall Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2600 Se J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 966-4930
Gr: 7-12 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Bright Field Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5101 Sw Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7200
Gr: 5-6 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1302 Melissa Dr Ste 100
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Gr: K-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Willowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Sw Gator Boulevard
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7300
Gr: K-4 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Evening Star Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 360-7400
Gr: K-4 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1501 Ne Wildcat Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5345
Gr: 7-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
J. William Fulbright Junior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 802-7000
Gr: 7-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1102 Bella Vista Road
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5790
Gr: K-4 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1206 Nw Leopard Lane
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5250
Gr: 7-8 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
810 Bella Vista Road
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5860
Gr: K-4 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1111.
Central Park At Morning Star
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1400 Sw Liberty Avenue
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 696-3200
Gr: K-4 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1212.
Apple Glen Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1801 Ne Brave Lane
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5580
Gr: K-4 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Old High Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
406 Nw 2nd Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5440
Gr: 5-6 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Elm Tree Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
101 Nw Elm Tree Lane
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5650
Gr: K-4 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Ardis Ann Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3400 Highway 72 West
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5510
Gr: 5-6 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Ruth Barker Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
500 Se 18th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 696-3300
Gr: 5-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1717.
Grimsley Junior High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 360-7500
Gr: 7-8 | 846 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Creekside Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 286-9600
Gr: 5-6 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bentonville High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1801 Se J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 3,579 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
R.e. Baker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Nw 3rd Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5720
Gr: K-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
The International School At Mary Mae Jones
(Math: 53% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 Se 14th Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5930
Gr: K-4 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2222.
Osage Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 286-9500
Gr: K-4 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2323.
Hope Academy Of Nwa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Nw Vaughn Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 326-7268
Gr: K-4 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Ark Community College Technical Center
Vocational School
1 College Dr
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 986-4000
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vaughn Elementary School
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 254-5500
Gr: K-4 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bentonville, AR?
How many public schools are located in Bentonville?
26 public schools are located in Bentonville.
What percentage of students in Bentonville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Bentonville are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bentonville?
Bentonville public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bentonville are often viewed compared to one another?

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