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Best Van Buren Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 4,111 students in Van Buren, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren, AR are Parkview Elementary School, Northridge Middle School and Rena Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Van Buren, AR (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
605 Parkview St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-8730
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Northridge Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126
Grades: 6-8
| 739 students
Rank: #33.
Rena Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
720 Rena Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3190
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Oliver Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Northridge Drive East
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3120
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #55.
King Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 N 19th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-2661
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Butterfield Trail Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838
Grades: 6-8
| 558 students
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-3150
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
James R. Tate Elem. School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
406 Catcher Rd
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3130
Grades: PK-5
| 466 students
Rank: #99.
River Valley Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165
Grades: K-12
| 105 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Van Buren, Arkansas

Van Buren, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Central Middle School (Closed 2013)
913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059
Grades: 5-6
| 472 students
City Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)
301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Izard Center For Learning (Closed 2023)
501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150
Grades: K-12
| 108 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Van Buren, AR include Parkview Elementary School, Northridge Middle School and Rena Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Van Buren?
9 public elementary schools are located in Van Buren.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?
Van Buren public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Van Buren are often viewed compared to one another?

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