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Top 10 Best Fayetteville Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public elementary schools serving 6,113 students in Fayetteville, AR. The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR are Vandergriff Elementary School, Root Elementary School and Mcnair Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Fayetteville, AR (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandergriff Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2975 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Grades: K-4
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Root Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1529 Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3075
Grades: K-4
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3030 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Grades: 5-6
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
Holcomb Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2900 N Salem Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3610
Grades: K-4
| 578 students
Rank: #55.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3050 N Old Missouri Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Grades: K-4
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Happy Hollow Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-4
| 513 students
Rank: #77.
Holt Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2365 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 527-3670
Grades: 5-6
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Fayetteville Virtual Academy District Conversion Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 S Ray Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3085
Grades: K-12
| 129 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Leverett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1124 W Cleveland St
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3077
Grades: K-4
| 257 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
425 N Nighland Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3073
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #1111.
Asbell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1500 N Sang Ave
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 444-3080
Grades: K-4
| 309 students
Rank: #1212.
Owl Creek School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
375 N Rupple Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0200
Grades: K-6
| 561 students
Rank: n/an/a
888 S. Rupple Road
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(479) 718-0254
Grades: 5-6
| 442 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lisa Academy Fayetteville
Charter School
1166 Van Asche Drive
Fayetteville, AR 72704
(501) 945-2727
Grades: K-5
| 236 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fayetteville, Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2350 Old Farmington
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3058
Grades: 10-12
| 156 students
612 South College
Fayetteville, AR 72702
(479) 444-3087
Grades: K-5
| 324 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fayetteville, AR include Vandergriff Elementary School, Root Elementary School and Mcnair Middle School. Fayetteville has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Arkansas.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fayetteville?
14 public elementary schools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?

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