For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,587 students in Pea Ridge, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Pea Ridge, AR are Pea Ridge Middle School, Pea Ridge Intermediate School and Pea Ridge Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pea Ridge, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Pea Ridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pea Ridge, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pea Ridge Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1391 Weston St
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-0620
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-0620
Gr: 5-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Pea Ridge Intermediate School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1536 N Davis
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8183
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8183
Gr: 3-4 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Pea Ridge Junior High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
781 W Pickens Rd
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-1916
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-1916
Gr: 7-9 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pea Ridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
781 W Pickens Rd
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8182
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8182
Gr: 10-12 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1411 Weston St
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8183
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8183
Gr: PK-2 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Pea Ridge, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
781 West Pickens Rd
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8181
Pea Ridge, AR 72751
(479) 451-8181
Gr: 12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pea Ridge, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Pea Ridge, AR include Pea Ridge Middle School, Pea Ridge Intermediate School and Pea Ridge Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Pea Ridge?
5 public schools are located in Pea Ridge.
What is the racial composition of students in Pea Ridge?
Pea Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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