For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,138 students in Montgomery County, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR are Caddo Hills Elementary School, Bobby Barrett Elementary School and Caddo Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caddo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2268 Hwy 8 E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3331
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3331
Grades: K-6
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Bobby Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
430 Ball Park Rd
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4596
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4596
Grades: K-6
| 231 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Caddo Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2268 Hwy 8 E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3857
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3857
Grades: 7-12
| 254 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mount Ida High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whittington St
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
Rank: #55.
Oden Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Grades: K-12
| 148 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Grades: K-6
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR include Caddo Hills Elementary School, Bobby Barrett Elementary School and Caddo Academy.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County 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).
Which public schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montgomery County include: Caddo Hills Elementary School vs. Bobby Barrett Elementary School, Bobby Barrett Elementary School vs. Caddo Hills Elementary School, Oden Schools vs. Bobby Barrett Elementary School
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