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Best Crittenden County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,027 students in Crittenden County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crittenden County, AR are Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School, Richland Elementary School and Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crittenden 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 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Crittenden County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% 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 Crittenden County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
133 Military Rd
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5120
Gr: K-6 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1011 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
Gr: K-6 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 L H Polk Dr
Marion, AR 72364
(870) 739-5180
Gr: K-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Crestmere St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: PK-6 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #55.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
600 N. Redding Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Maddux Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1280 East Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #88.
Jackson Wonder Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2395 S L Henry Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Earle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 2nd Street
Earle, AR 72331
(870) 792-8732
Gr: PK-6 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Crittenden County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Crittenden County, AR include Herbert Carter Global Community Magnet School, Richland Elementary School and Marion Math Science & Technology Magnet School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crittenden County?
10 public elementary schools are located in Crittenden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crittenden County?
Crittenden County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% 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 Crittenden County are often viewed compared to one another?

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