For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,944 students in Hot Spring County, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hot Spring County, AR are Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hot Spring County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hot Spring County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hot Spring County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bismarck Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: K-4
| 374 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Ouachita Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
332 School House Rd
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Donaldson, AR 71941
(501) 384-2341
Grades: K-6
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Bismarck Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11636 Hwy 84
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Bismarck, AR 71929
(501) 865-4888
Grades: 5-8
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Glen Rose Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: K-4
| 332 students
Rank: #55.
Magnet Cove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
22083 Hwy 51
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-9131
Grades: K-6
| 368 students
Rank: #66.
Glen Rose Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14334 Hwy 67
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-3694
Grades: 5-8
| 327 students
Rank: #77.
Malvern Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 467-3166
Grades: K-4
| 680 students
Rank: #88.
Wilson Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 W Moline St
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-6452
Grades: 5-6
| 283 students
Hot Spring County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
955 Division
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 337-7741
Grades: 3-4
| 340 students
339 Donnelly
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Malvern, AR 72104
(501) 332-5253
Grades: K
| 177 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hot Spring County, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hot Spring County, AR include Bismarck Elementary School, Ouachita Elementary School and Bismarck Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hot Spring County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Hot Spring County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hot Spring County?
Hot Spring County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Hot Spring County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hot Spring County include: Magnet Cove Elementary School vs. Glen Rose Elementary School, Malvern Elementary School vs. Glen Rose Elementary School, Glen Rose Elementary School vs. Magnet Cove Elementary School
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