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Best 72301 Arkansas Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,502 students in 72301, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72301, AR are Richland Elementary School, Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School and Bragg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72301 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72301, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 72301, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1011 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-6443
Gr: K-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: K-6 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
309 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
Gr: K-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Maddux Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4242
Gr: K-6 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1280 E Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
Gr: K-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Jackson/wonder Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2395 S L Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Faulk Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
908 Vanderbilt
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-5252
Gr: PK-6 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 72301 Arkansas

72301, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Avondale Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1402 Crestmere
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
Gr: PK-1 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
East Junior High School (Closed 2023)
1151 Goodwin St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-2081
Gr: 7-9 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2395 Sl Henry St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7303
Gr: K-6 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Mid-south Community College Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2000 W Broadway St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 733-6722
Gr: 9-12
Wonder Elementary School (Closed 2023)
801 S 16th St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4219
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72301, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72301, AR include Richland Elementary School, Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School and Bragg Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72301?
7 public elementary schools are located in 72301.
What is the racial composition of students in 72301?
72301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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