For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,138 students in Montgomery County, AR.
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR are Caddo Hills Elementary School, Bobby Barrett Elementary School and Caddo Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caddo Hills Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2268 Hwy 8 E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3331
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3331
Gr: K-6 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bobby Barrett Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
430 Ball Park Rd
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4596
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4596
Gr: K-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Caddo Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2268 Hwy 8 E
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3857
Norman, AR 71960
(870) 356-3857
Gr: 7-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Mount Ida High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
338 Whittington St
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Mount Ida, AR 71957
(870) 867-4517
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Oden Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
135 School Dr
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Oden, AR 71961
(870) 326-4311
Gr: K-6 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Montgomery County, AR include Caddo Hills Elementary School, Bobby Barrett Elementary School and Caddo Academy.
How many public schools are located in Montgomery County?
5 public schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).