For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,852 students in 72120, AR (there are 2 private schools, serving 471 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 72120, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72120, AR are Sylvan Hills Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Cato Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72120 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72120, AR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72120, AR Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Hills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
402 Dee Jay Hudson Drive
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1140
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Verona Avenue
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1150
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Cato Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9906 Jacksonville Cato Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1160
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Oakbrooke Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2200 Thornhill
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1190
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1190
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Sylvan Hills Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10020 Bambo Lane
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 234-2720
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 234-2720
Gr: 6-7 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Sylvan Hills Junior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10001 Johnson Drive
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1170
Gr: 8-9 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #77.
William Jefferson Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
142 Hollywood Avenue
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1200
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Sylvan Hills High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
484 Bear Paw Road
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Sherwood, AR 72120
(501) 833-1100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,120 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
72120, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72120, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72120, AR include Sylvan Hills Elementary School, Sherwood Elementary School and Cato Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72120?
8 public schools are located in 72120.
What percentage of students in 72120 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 72120 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72120?
72120 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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