For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 569 students in Corning, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Corning, AR are Park Elementary School and Corning Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Corning, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Corning have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Corning, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
510 Wynne Park Dr
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-3748
Grades: K-4
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Corning Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 West Fourth
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6649
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6649
Grades: 5-8
| 226 students
Corning, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 479
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 769-2480
Grades: 7-12
| 108 students
605 W Fourth St
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Corning, AR 72422
(870) 857-6491
Grades: 3-6
| 254 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Corning, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Corning, AR include Park Elementary School and Corning Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Corning?
2 public elementary schools are located in Corning.
What is the racial composition of students in Corning?
Corning public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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