For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 959 students in Harrisburg, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, AR are Harrisburg Elementary School and Harrisburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harrisburg, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Harrisburg have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Harrisburg, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisburg Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1003 S Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 West South Street
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417
Grades: 6-12
| 523 students
Harrisburg, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410
Grades: 5-8
| 324 students
221 Pine Ave
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5401
Grades: 5-6
| 252 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Harrisburg, AR include Harrisburg Elementary School and Harrisburg High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Harrisburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisburg?
Harrisburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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