For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,186 students in 72143, AR.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72143, AR are Westside Elementary School, Southwest Middle School and Sidney Deener Elem. School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 72143 have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72143, AR have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72143, AR Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
512 Country Club Rd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-0111
Grades: PK-3
| 428 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1103 Woodruff St
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3125
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3125
Grades: 4-6
| 879 students
Rank: #33.
Sidney Deener Elem. School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
163 Cloverdale Blvd
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3850
Grades: PK-3
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
Mcrae Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 W Mcrae
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Searcy, AR 72143
(501) 268-3936
Grades: PK-3
| 450 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72143, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72143, AR include Westside Elementary School, Southwest Middle School and Sidney Deener Elem. School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72143?
4 public elementary schools are located in 72143.
What is the racial composition of students in 72143?
72143 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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