For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,239 students in Newport, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newport, AR are Newport Elementary School and Newport High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newport have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% 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 Newport, AR (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newport Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Commerce Blvd
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-5
| 675 students
Rank: #22.
Newport High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1321
Grades: 6-12
| 564 students
Newport, Arkansas 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
400 North Pecan St
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1351
Grades: PK-3
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1316
Grades: 4-6
| n/a students
406 Wilkerson Dr
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Newport, AR 72112
(870) 523-1346
Grades: 7-8
| 193 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newport, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newport, AR include Newport Elementary School and Newport High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newport?
2 public elementary schools are located in Newport.
What is the racial composition of students in Newport?
Newport public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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