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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Arkansas (2026)

Public schools in Arkansas achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 40% (2026).
The public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arkansas is Haas Hall Bentonville, with 92%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 65% 92% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 71%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Schools in Arkansas (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Haas Hall Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 7-12
2600 Se J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #22.
Haas Hall Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 7-12
3880 North Front Street
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #33.
Haas Hall Academy Rogers
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 7-12
121 West Poplar Street
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #44.
Baker Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80-84%
Grades: PK-5
15001 Kanis Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 228-3250
Rank: #55.
Bright Field Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 80%
Grades: 5-6
5101 Sw Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7200
Rank: #66.
J. William Fulbright Junior High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 78%
Grades: 7-8
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 802-7000
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Haas Hall Academy Jones Center
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: 7-12
922 East Emma
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 966-4930
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 75-79%
Grades: K-4
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Rank: #99.
Greenbrier Wooster Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 70-74%
Grades: K-5
9 Church Circle
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-3334
Rank: #1010.
Don Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 72%
Grades: K-5
16601 La Marche Drive
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 447-8300
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Lincoln Junior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 7-8
1206 Nw Leopard Lane
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5250
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 5-6
3030 East Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Valley View Junior High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 71%
Grades: 7-9
2118 Valley View Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Evening Star Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: K-4
5303 Bright Road
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 360-7400
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Washington Junior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 70%
Grades: 7-8
1501 Ne Wildcat Way
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5345
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas Bentonville
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: K-8
1302 Melissa Dr Ste 100
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 715-6676
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Willowbrook Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 69%
Grades: K-4
1800 Sw Gator Boulevard
Bentonville, AR 72713
(479) 418-7300
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Des Arc Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-6
2100 Hickory Street
Des Arc, AR 72040
(870) 256-4128
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-6
508 West Main
Emerson, AR 71740
(870) 626-3306
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Eureka Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 9-12
2 Lake Lucerne Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
1600 N. Tyler
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-4500
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Founders Classical Academies Of Arkansas High School Rogers
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 7-12
800 S Dodson Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 689-1369
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Genoa Central Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-3
12018 St Hwy 196
Texarkana, AR 71854
(870) 653-7501
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Janie Darr Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: PK-5
6505 Mount Hebron Rd
Rogers, AR 72758
(479) 631-3553
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-5
2600 N Mckinley
Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 447-5000
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Nemo Vista Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: 6-8
5690 Hwy 9
Center Ridge, AR 72027
(501) 893-6494
Rank: #18 - 2718. - 27.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 65-69%
Grades: K-6
506 East Pine
Taylor, AR 71861
(870) 626-3304
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Bentonville High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 9-12
1801 Se J Street
Bentonville, AR 72712
(479) 254-5100
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
John P. Woods Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 67%
Grades: PK-5
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Valley View Intermediate School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 67%
Grades: 3-6
5404 Yarbrough Drive
Jonesboro, AR 72404
(870) 935-6361
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Vandergriff Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 67%
Grades: K-4
2900 N Salem Road
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 66%
Grades: PK-5
301 Pippin Apple Circle
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Greenbrier Springhill Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 66%
Grades: K-5
91 Elliott Rd
Greenbrier, AR 72058
(501) 679-1030
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Harrison Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 66%
Grades: 5-8
1125 Goblin Dr
Harrison, AR 72601
(870) 741-8771
Rank: #35 - 3935. - 39.
Chenal Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 65%
Grades: K-5
21201 Denny Road
Little Rock, AR 72223
(501) 821-7450
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Arkansas average public schools reading/language arts proficiency?
The Arkansas average public schools reading/language arts proficiency is 40%% for 2026.
What are the public schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arkansas?
The best top-ranked public schools in Arkansas include Haas Hall Bentonville, Haas Hall Academy and Haas Hall Academy Rogers.
What is public high school and public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arkansas?
The public high school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Arkansas is Haas Hall Bentonville, with a value of 92%. The public elementary school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency is Baker Elementary School, with a value of 80-84%.

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