For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,170 students in Wilson, AR (there are , serving 91 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Wilson, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in Wilson, AR are Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy and Academies At Rivercrest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wilson, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1704 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: PK-6 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1702 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: 7-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Academies At Rivercrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W State Hwy 14
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8121
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Wilson, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-6 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1 Lee St
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-8621
Gr: PK-4 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
50 Cortez Kennedy
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Wilson, AR 72395
(870) 655-7023
Gr: 5-6 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wilson, AR?
The top ranked public schools in Wilson, AR include Rivercrest Elementary School, Rivercrest Jr High Prep Academy and Academies At Rivercrest High School.
How many public schools are located in Wilson?
3 public schools are located in Wilson.
What percentage of students in Wilson go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Wilson are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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