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Best Hot Spring County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,944 students in Hot Spring County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hot Spring County, AR are Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Spring County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hot Spring County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hot Spring County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bismarck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ouachita Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
332 School House Rd
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Gr: K-6 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Bismarck Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Glen Rose Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Gr: K-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Gr: K-6 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Glen Rose Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Gr: 5-8 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Gr: K-4 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Gr: 5-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hot Spring County, AR

Hot Spring County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fields Elementary School (Closed 2004)
955 Division
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Gr: 3-4 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Pratt Elementary School (Closed 2004)
339 Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Gr: K | 177 students Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hot Spring County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hot Spring County, AR include Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hot Spring County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Hot Spring County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Spring County?
Hot Spring County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hot Spring County are often viewed compared to one another?

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