For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,216 students in Prairie Grove, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Prairie Grove, AR are Prairie Grove Middle School, Prairie Grove Elementary School and Prairie Grove Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prairie Grove, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Prairie Grove have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Prairie Grove, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prairie Grove Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
824 N Mock
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Gr: 4-6 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ed Staggs Dr
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4210
Gr: PK-3 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Prairie Grove Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
824 N Mock St.
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4221
Gr: 7-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Prairie Grove High School
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Cole
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4212
Gr: 9-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Prairie Grove, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
801 Viney Grove
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Prairie Grove, AR 72753
(479) 846-4211
Gr: 4-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Prairie Grove, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Prairie Grove, AR include Prairie Grove Middle School, Prairie Grove Elementary School and Prairie Grove Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Prairie Grove?
4 public schools are located in Prairie Grove.
What is the racial composition of students in Prairie Grove?
Prairie Grove public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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