For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,629 students in Crossett, AR (there are , serving 70 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Crossett, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in Crossett, AR are Crossett Elementary School, Crossett Middle School and Crossett High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crossett, AR public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in Crossett have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Crossett, AR (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crossett Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Camp Rd
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-6521
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-6521
Gr: PK-4 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Crossett Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Petersburg Rd
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4712
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-4712
Gr: 5-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Crossett High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 W 9th St
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-2625
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-2625
Gr: 9-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Crossett, Arkansas 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alpha Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
219 Main
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8192
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8192
Gr: 7-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
203 West Sixth Avenue
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8971
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-8971
Gr: 5-6 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Hastings Elementary School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
305 Oak Street
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-3183
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-3183
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
211 School Road
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-5101
Crossett, AR 71635
(870) 364-5101
Gr: PK-1 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Crossett, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in Crossett, AR include Crossett Elementary School, Crossett Middle School and Crossett High School.
How many public schools are located in Crossett?
3 public schools are located in Crossett.
What percentage of students in Crossett go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Crossett are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in Crossett?
Crossett public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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