Top 10 Best 72034 Arkansas Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,304 students in 72034, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 79 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 72034, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72034, AR are Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, Julia Lee Moore Elem. School and Ruth Doyle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72034 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72034, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 72034, AR Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carolyn Lewis Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1805 Old Military Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4835
Grades: K-4
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Julia Lee Moore Elem. School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1301 Country Club Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4830
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth Doyle Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6675
Grades: 5-7
| 566 students
Rank: #44.
Woodrow Cummins Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1400 Padgett Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4800
Grades: K-4
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Conway Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1815 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4860
Grades: 8-9
| 1,572 students
Rank: #66.
Jim Stone Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4255 College Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4808
Grades: K-4
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Carl Stuart Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2745 Carl Stuart Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 329-2782
Grades: 5-7
| 750 students
Rank: #88.
Ellen Smith Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1601 S Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4815
Grades: K-4
| 454 students
Rank: #99.
Marguerite Vann Elem. School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2845 Carl Stuart Rd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4870
Grades: K-4
| 387 students
Rank: #1010.
Conway High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2300 Prince St
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4880
Grades: 10-12
| 2,248 students
Rank: #1111.
Ida Burns Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1201 Donaghey Ave
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4825
Grades: K-4
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sallie Cone Preschool
1629 South Blvd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-6693
Grades: PK
| 260 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 72034 Arkansas

72034, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
707 Robins Ste. 100
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 513-9352
Grades: K-6
| 112 students
1629 South Blvd
Conway, AR 72034
(501) 450-4835
Grades: PK-4
| 475 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 72034, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72034, AR include Carolyn Lewis Elementary School, Julia Lee Moore Elem. School and Ruth Doyle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 72034?
12 public schools are located in 72034.
What percentage of students in 72034 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 72034 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72034?
72034 public schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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