| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville Public Schools | Fayetteville | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 10,560 | 16 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Elkins School District | Elkins | 9/10 Excellent · 87th pct | 1,404 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Farmington School District | Farmington | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 2,685 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Prairie Grove School District | Prairie Grove | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 2,207 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Siloam Springs Schools | Summers | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 4,612 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Springdale School District | Springdale | 6/10 Average · 55th pct | 22,745 | 29 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lincoln School District | Canehill | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,122 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Greenland Public Schools | Winslow | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 767 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| West Fork School District | West Fork | Not rated | 872 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Washington County compares
Together they enroll 46,974 students across 73 schools. The largest is Springdale School District with 22,745 students. Districts here average 7.1/10, above the Arkansas average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10. 1 of the 9 districts has no state assessment data and is shown as Not rated.
School Districts in Washington County, Arkansas
Washington County has 9 public school districts covering 15 zip codes. The top-rated district in Washington County is Fayetteville Public Schools (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Arkansas. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Washington County, AR?
9 school districts serve zip codes in Washington County, AR. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Washington County, AR?
Of the districts serving Washington County, Fayetteville Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Arkansas school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Arkansas reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Arkansas and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Arkansas only, never across state lines.