For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 486 students in 72370, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72370, AR are Carroll Smith Elementary School and Osceola Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72370 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72370, AR have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72370, AR Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carroll Smith Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Grandview
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2371
Gr: 1-4 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Osceola Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 N School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Gr: 5-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
72370, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ocabs Charter School (Closed 2012)
Charter School
1425 Ohlendorf Rd
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 822-0574
Gr: 7-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
112 North School St
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2150
Gr: 1-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
711 West Lee
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Osceola, AR 72370
(870) 563-2918
Gr: 6-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 72370, AR?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72370, AR include Carroll Smith Elementary School and Osceola Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72370?
2 public elementary schools are located in 72370.
What is the racial composition of students in 72370?
72370 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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