For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 911 students in Prescott, AR.
The top ranked public schools in Prescott, AR are Prescott Elementary School, Prescott High School and Prescott Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Prescott, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Prescott have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Prescott, AR (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Prescott Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
335 School St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2514
Gr: K-4 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Prescott High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
736 Martin St
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-3123
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Prescott Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
762 Martin St Bldg 5
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Prescott, AR 71857
(870) 887-2521
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Prescott, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Prescott, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Prescott, AR include Prescott Elementary School, Prescott High School and Prescott Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Prescott?
3 public schools are located in Prescott.
What is the racial composition of students in Prescott?
Prescott public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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