Best Public Schools in Magnolia, AR (2025-26)

Best Magnolia Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,631 students in Magnolia, AR (there are , serving 202 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Magnolia, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).

The top-ranked public schools in Magnolia, AR are East Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Magnolia, AR public schools have an score of 31% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.

Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Magnolia, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

East Side Elementary School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
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1310 Hollensworth St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611

Gr: K-2 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: #22.

Central Elementary School

(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
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456 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911

Gr: 3-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #33.

Magnolia Middle School

(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
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540 E North St
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206

Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Rank: #44.

Magnolia High School

(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
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1400 High School Dr
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424

Gr: 9-12 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%

Rank: n/an/a

Walker Pre-k Center

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655 Hwy 79 S
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-8827

Gr: PK | 119 students Minority enrollment: 86%

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Magnolia, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Walker High School (Closed 2005)

655 Highway 79 South
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4424

Gr: 7-12 | 97 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Magnolia, AR?

The top-ranked public schools in Magnolia, AR include East Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Magnolia?

5 public schools are located in Magnolia.

What percentage of students in Magnolia go to public school?

93% of all K-12 students in Magnolia are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).

What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?

Magnolia public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).