For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,607 students in 72703, AR (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,505 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 72703, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72703, AR are Vandergriff Elementary School, Mcnair Middle School and Woodland Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72703 have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72703, AR have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72703, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandergriff Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2975 E Township St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3600
Grades: K-4
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Mcnair Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3030 E Mission Blvd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 527-3660
Grades: 5-6
| 761 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Junior High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 E Poplar St
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3067
Grades: 7-8
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Butterfield Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3050 N Old Missouri Rd
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Fayetteville, AR 72703
(479) 444-3081
Grades: K-4
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72703, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72703, AR include Vandergriff Elementary School, Mcnair Middle School and Woodland Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in 72703?
4 public schools are located in 72703.
What percentage of students in 72703 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 72703 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72703?
72703 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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