For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 592 students in Mountainburg, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Mountainburg, AR are Mountainburg Elementary School, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy and Mountainburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountainburg, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Mountainburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mountainburg, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountainburg Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2762
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-4506
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Mountainburg High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
129 Hwy 71 Sw
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Mountainburg, AR 72946
(479) 369-2146
Gr: 9-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Mountainburg, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mountainburg, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Mountainburg, AR include Mountainburg Elementary School, Mountainburg Middle School Brain Academy and Mountainburg High School.
How many public schools are located in Mountainburg?
3 public schools are located in Mountainburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountainburg?
Mountainburg public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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