For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 999 students in Bismarck, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Bismarck, AR are Bismarck Elementary School, Bismarck Middle School and Bismarck High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bismarck, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Bismarck have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bismarck, AR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bismarck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Gr: K-4 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bismarck Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Bismarck High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bismarck, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Bismarck, AR include Bismarck Elementary School, Bismarck Middle School and Bismarck High School.
How many public schools are located in Bismarck?
3 public schools are located in Bismarck.
What is the racial composition of students in Bismarck?
Bismarck public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Bismarck are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bismarck include: Bismarck Middle School vs. Bismarck High School, Bismarck Middle School vs. Bismarck Elementary School, Bismarck Elementary School vs. Bismarck Middle School
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