For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 2,882 students in 71603, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in 71603, AR are Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff, Coleman Elementary School and Southwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 71603 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 71603, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71603, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 395-7401
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 395-7401
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4600 West 13th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3697
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3697
Gr: 2-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4200 S Fir St
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4390
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Watson Chapel Junior High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Camden Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-4420
Gr: 6-8 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Watson Chapel High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Camden Road
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-3230
Gr: 9-12 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
4100 West 32nd
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 879-1252
Gr: K-1 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
1903 West 34th
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 543-4378
Gr: PK | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Middle School Pine Bluff
Charter School
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Friendship Aspire Academy Southeast Pine Bluff
Charter School
Pine Bluff Ar 71603
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
(870) 218-1250
Gr: 9-10 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 71603, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 71603, AR include Friendship Aspire Academy Hazel St Pine Bluff, Coleman Elementary School and Southwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 71603?
9 public schools are located in 71603.
What is the racial composition of students in 71603?
71603 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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