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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Garland County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 28 public schools serving 14,351 students in Garland County, AR (there are 6 private schools, serving 409 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Garland County, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top-ranked public schools in Garland County, AR are Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Lakeside Junior High School and Lakeside Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garland County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Garland County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Garland County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
617 Main Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-5661
Gr: PK-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside Junior High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2839 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 770-1120
Gr: 7-8 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Lakeside Intermediate School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2855 Malvern Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2332
Gr: 2-4 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Jessieville Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7900 N Highway 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5665
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Lakeside Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2923 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-6244
Gr: 5-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Lake Hamilton Intermediate School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
104 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-4111
Gr: 4-5 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Lake Hamilton Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
281 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-2731
Gr: 8-9 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Lake Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
240 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-8725
Gr: 2-3 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2871 Malvern Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1530
Gr: 8-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Fountain Lake Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4207 Park Avenue
Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
(501) 701-1700
Gr: 5-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1111.
Fountain Lake Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4207 Park Ave
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1708
Gr: PK-4 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Jessieville Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7900 N Highway 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5610
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Lake Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
120 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-3355
Gr: 6-7 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1414.
Jessieville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7900 N Highway 7
Jessieville, AR 71949
(501) 984-5011
Gr: 9-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1515.
Cutter-morning Star Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Lake Hamilton High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
280 Wolf St
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9311
Gr: 10-12 | 936 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1717.
Fountain Lake Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4207 Park Avenue
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 701-1700
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mountain Pine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Blakely Dam Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Gr: PK-6 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Mountain Pine High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
726 Blakely Dam Road
Mountain Pine, AR 71956
(501) 767-1540
Gr: 7-12 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Hot Springs Junior Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5228
Gr: 7-9 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Oaklawn Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
525 Hammond Lane
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 620-7822
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2222.
Cutter-morning Star High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2801 Spring Street
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-2414
Gr: 7-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Langston Elementary Leadership Academy Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 620-7821
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Main Street Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oaklawn Boulevard
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 623-2661
Gr: PK-6 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2525.
Hot Springs World Class High School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Chestnut
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71913
(501) 624-5286
Gr: 10-12 | 759 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
Lake Hamilton Primary School
136 Oakbrook
Pearcy, AR 71964
(501) 767-9351
Gr: PK-1 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeside Primary School
2841 Malvern
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71901
(501) 262-1921
Gr: PK-1 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
National Park Technology Center
Vocational School
101 College Dr
Hot Springs National Park, AR 71914
(501) 767-9314
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Garland County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Garland County, AR include Park Magnet An Ib Pyp World Class School, Lakeside Junior High School and Lakeside Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Garland County?
28 public schools are located in Garland County.
What percentage of students in Garland County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Garland County are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
What is the racial composition of students in Garland County?
Garland County public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Garland County are often viewed compared to one another?

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