For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,606 students in Ozark, AR (there are , serving 20 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Ozark, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ozark, AR are Elgin B Milton Primary School, Ozark Jr/sr High School and Ozark Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ozark, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Ozark have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ozark, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elgin B Milton Primary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Walden Drive
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4745
Gr: PK-3 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Ozark Jr/sr High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1631 Hillbilly Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4116
Gr: 8-12 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Ozark Upper Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1601 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-3474
Gr: 4-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View Campus School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5750 Hornet Ln
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 997-8469
Gr: 5-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Ozark, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1301 Walden Dr
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Ozark, AR 72949
(479) 667-4747
Gr: 8-9 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ozark, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Ozark, AR include Elgin B Milton Primary School, Ozark Jr/sr High School and Ozark Upper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ozark?
4 public schools are located in Ozark.
What percentage of students in Ozark go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Ozark are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ozark?
Ozark public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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