For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 622 students in Eureka Springs, AR (there are , serving 112 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Eureka Springs, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Eureka Springs, AR are Eureka Springs Elem. School, Eureka Springs High School and Eureka Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eureka Springs, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Eureka Springs have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Eureka Springs, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eureka Springs Elem. School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
156 Greenwood Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8704
Gr: K-4 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Eureka Springs High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Kings Hwy Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-8875
Gr: 9-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Eureka Springs Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Greenwood Hollow Rd
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7716
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
(479) 253-7716
Gr: 5-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eureka Springs, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Eureka Springs, AR include Eureka Springs Elem. School, Eureka Springs High School and Eureka Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Eureka Springs?
3 public schools are located in Eureka Springs.
What percentage of students in Eureka Springs go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Eureka Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eureka Springs?
Eureka Springs public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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