Top 5 Best 72904 Arkansas Public Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,045 students in 72904, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 287 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 72904, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).
The top ranked public schools in 72904, AR are Spradling Elementary School, Dora Kimmons Junior High School and Sunnymede Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72904 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 72904, AR have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best 72904, AR Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spradling Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4949 Spradling Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-8048
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
Rank: #22.
Dora Kimmons Junior High School
Math: 22% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 N 50th St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-2451
Grades: 7-9
| 859 students
Rank: #33.
Sunnymede Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4201 North O St
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-6327
Grades: PK-6
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Harry C. Morrison Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3415 Newlon Rd
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 782-7045
Grades: PK-6
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Trusty Elementary School
Math: 22% | Reading: 18%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Harris Ave
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 783-7720
Grades: K-6
| 338 students
Rank: #66.
Sutton Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 21%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5001 Kelley Hwy
Fort Smith, AR 72904
(479) 785-1778
Grades: PK-6
| 565 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 72904, AR?
How many public schools are located in 72904, AR?

6 public schools are located in 72904, AR.

What percentage of students in 72904, AR go to public school?

91% of all K-12 students in 72904, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 95%).

What is the racial composition of students in 72904, AR?

72904, AR minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 40% (majority Black).

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