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Best Fort Smith Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public elementary schools serving 9,445 students in Fort Smith, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Smith, AR are John P. Woods Elementary School, L. A. Chaffin Middle School and Euper Lane Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Smith, AR public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fort Smith have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Fort Smith, AR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John P. Woods Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3201 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-5808
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
L. A. Chaffin Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3025 Massard Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2226
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Euper Lane Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6601 Euper Ln
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 452-2601
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Elmer H. Cook Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3517 Brooken Hill Dr
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-8880
Gr: PK-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Cavanaugh Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1025 School St
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-1131
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Ramsey Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3201 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-5115
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Bonneville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 South Waldron Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 478-3161
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #88.
Ballman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2601 S Q St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #99.
Beard Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1600 Cavanaugh Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72908
(479) 646-0834
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2400 S Dallas St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-3214
Gr: PK-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Raymond F. Orr Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3609 Phoenix Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 646-3711
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1212.
Spradling Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4949 Spradling Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-8048
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Harry C. Morrison Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3415 Newlon Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 782-7045
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Carnall Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2524 South Tulsa St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 646-3612
Gr: PK-5 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1515.
William O. Darby Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
616 N 14th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-4159
Gr: 6-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1616.
Dora Kimmons Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 N 50th St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-2451
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1717.
Sunnymede Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 N O St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-6327
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1818.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1301 N 8th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7382
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Tilles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
815 N 16th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 785-5606
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2020.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4111 Park Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(479) 783-4506
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2121.
Sutton Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Kelley Hwy
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-1778
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #2222.
Belle Point Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1501 Dodson Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72901
(479) 783-7034
Gr: 6-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Fort Smith Virtual Academy
Charter School
3205 Jenny Lind Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72903
(844) 989-3399
Gr: 6-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Smith, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fort Smith, AR include John P. Woods Elementary School, L. A. Chaffin Middle School and Euper Lane Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fort Smith?
23 public elementary schools are located in Fort Smith.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Smith?
Fort Smith public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Fort Smith are often viewed compared to one another?

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