For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,022 students in Pottsville, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pottsville, AR are Pottsville Elementary School and Pottsville Middle Grade. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pottsville, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pottsville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Pottsville, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pottsville Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
87 South B
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 968-2133
Gr: PK-3 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pottsville Middle Grade
(Math: 71% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6926 River Road
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 890-6631
Pottsville, AR 72858
(479) 890-6631
Gr: 4-6 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pottsville, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pottsville, AR include Pottsville Elementary School and Pottsville Middle Grade.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pottsville?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pottsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Pottsville?
Pottsville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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