For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,671 students in Madison County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, AR are Kingston Elementary School, Huntsville Middle School and Huntsville Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Madison 2620
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Kingston, AR 72742
(479) 665-2835
Gr: PK-6 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Huntsville Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
133 School Dr
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6520
Gr: 6-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Huntsville Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
437 Park Ave
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-6228
Gr: 3-5 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
St. Paul Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
176 4th St
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2711
Saint Paul, AR 72760
(479) 677-2711
Gr: PK-6 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
314 N Gaskill
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Huntsville, AR 72740
(479) 738-2425
Gr: PK-2 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Madison County, AR include Kingston Elementary School, Huntsville Middle School and Huntsville Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Madison County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Madison County include: Kingston Elementary School vs. St. Paul Elementary School, St. Paul Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Watson Primary School vs. St. Paul Elementary School
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