For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 835 students in Nevada County, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nevada County, AR are Prescott Elementary School, Nevada Elementary School and Prescott Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nevada County, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Nevada County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Nevada County (2026)
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.
Nevada Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6580 Us Hwy 278
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2475
Rosston, AR 71858
(870) 871-2475
Gr: K-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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%
Nevada County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Nevada County, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Nevada County, AR include Prescott Elementary School, Nevada Elementary School and Prescott Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Nevada County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Nevada County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada County?
Nevada County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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