Best Public Middle Schools in Van Buren, AR (2025-26)

Best Van Buren Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,402 students in Van Buren, AR.

The top ranked public middle schools in Van Buren, AR are Northridge Middle School, Butterfield Trail Middle School and River Valley Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Van Buren, AR public middle schools have an score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public middle school average of 37%), and score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Van Buren have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Van Buren, AR (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Northridge Middle School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
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120 Northridge Dr
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3126

Gr: 6-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #22.

Butterfield Trail Middle School

(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
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310 N 11th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6838

Gr: 6-8 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #33.

River Valley Virtual Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
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60 Northridge Drive
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3165

Gr: K-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

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Location

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Central Middle School (Closed 2013)

913 North 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-7059

Gr: 5-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

City Heights Elementary School (Closed 2023)

301 Mt Vista Ave
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918

Gr: K-5

Izard Center For Learning (Closed 2023)

501 N 24th St
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 471-3150

Gr: K-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Van Buren, AR?

The top ranked public middle schools in Van Buren, AR include Northridge Middle School, Butterfield Trail Middle School and River Valley Virtual Academy.

How many public middle schools are located in Van Buren?

3 public middle schools are located in Van Buren.

What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren?

Van Buren public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).