For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,589 students in Magnolia, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Magnolia, AR are East Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Magnolia, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Magnolia have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Magnolia, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Side Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1310 Hollensworth
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-5611
Gr: K-2 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
456 East North Street
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-4911
Gr: 3-7 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Magnolia Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
540 East North Street
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Magnolia, AR 71753
(870) 234-2206
Gr: 6-8 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Magnolia, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Magnolia, AR include East Side Elementary School, Central Elementary School and Magnolia Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Magnolia?
3 public elementary schools are located in Magnolia.
What is the racial composition of students in Magnolia?
Magnolia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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