Eureka Springs Elem. School

Eureka Springs Elementary serves 214 students in kindergarten through fourth grade in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — with a 9.6 in academics and a 9.7 in growth. Both figures place it in elite company: it ranks #8 among 1,035 public schools in Arkansas, outperforming 99% of the state.

Among elementary programs specifically, the school sits at #5 out of 509 in Arkansas — a standing that reflects consistent performance across both current achievement and student progress. Within Eureka Springs, it ranks first of three public schools, giving local families access to a top-tier option without crossing district lines. A student-teacher ratio of 16.5:1 keeps classrooms at a manageable size for an enrollment of 214.

As a regular public school with no selective admissions, its scores represent the full student population. For parents parsing the difference between schools that test well and schools where students actually gain ground, the near-perfect growth score is the more telling number — and here, both measures align.

Located in a rural area, Eureka Springs Elem. School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.