For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 639 students in Wilson, AR.
The top ranked public elementary school in Wilson, AR is Rivercrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wilson, AR public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wilson have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 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%
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 elementary schools in Wilson, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wilson, AR include Rivercrest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wilson?
1 public elementary schools are located in Wilson.
What is the racial composition of students in Wilson?
Wilson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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