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Best Sherwood Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,812 students in Sherwood, AR (there are , serving 471 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Sherwood, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Sherwood, AR are Sylvan Hills Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Cato Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sherwood, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Sherwood have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Sherwood, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
402 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Verona Ave
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Cato Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9906 Cato Rd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Oakbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2200 Thornhill
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1190
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Sylvan Hills Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
401 Dee Jay Hudson Dr
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1120
Gr: 6-7 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #66.
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10020 Bamboo Lane
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Gr: 8-9 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
142 Hollywood Blvd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #88.
Sylvan Hills High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
484 Bear Paw Rd
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Gr: 10-12 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Sherwood, Arkansas

Sherwood, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Northwood Middle School (Closed 2017)
10200 Bamboo Ln
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Sherwood, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Sherwood, AR include Sylvan Hills Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Cato Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Sherwood?
8 public schools are located in Sherwood.
What percentage of students in Sherwood go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Sherwood are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sherwood?
Sherwood public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sherwood are often viewed compared to one another?

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