For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,524 students in 71730, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71730, AR are Parkers Chapel Elem. School, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» elementary schools in zipcode 71730 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 71730, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 71730, AR ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Parkers Chapel Elem. School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Parkers Chapel Rd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-9767
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 862-9767
Grades: K-6
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Hugh Goodwin Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 E Fifth St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5071
Grades: K-4
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 N College Ave
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5078
Grades: K-4
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
601 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5032
Grades: 5-6
| 586 students
Rank: #55.
Yocum Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 S College St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5096
Grades: K-4
| 575 students
71730, Arkansas ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 Ripley Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5074
Grades: K-4
| 227 students
505 Dixie Dr
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5081
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5081
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1221 S Jackson St
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5088
Grades: K-4
| 190 students
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Grades: PK-6
| 77 students
6049 Moro Bay Hwy
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 863-8472
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
West Woods Elementary Charter (Closed 2006)
Charter School
1600 N Bradford
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5093
El Dorado, AR 71730
(870) 864-5093
Grades: 1-4
| 62 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 71730, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 71730, AR include Parkers Chapel Elem. School, Hugh Goodwin Elementary School and Northwest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 71730?
5 public elementary schools are located in 71730.
What is the racial composition of students in 71730?
71730 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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