For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 402 students in Marianna, AR.
The top ranked public elementary school in Marianna, AR is Anna Strong Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marianna, AR public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marianna have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Marianna, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Anna Strong Learning Academy
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
214 South Alabama Street
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Gr: PK-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Marianna, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
188 W Chestnut St
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7185
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7185
Gr: 3-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
214 South Alabama St
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7140
Gr: 5-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
175 Walnut St
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7118
Marianna, AR 72360
(870) 295-7118
Gr: PK-1 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Marianna, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Marianna, AR include Anna Strong Learning Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marianna?
1 public elementary schools are located in Marianna.
What is the racial composition of students in Marianna?
Marianna public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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