For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,702 students in 72761, AR (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 72761, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top-ranked public schools in 72761, AR are Siloam Springs Middle School, Southside Elementary School and Siloam Springs Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72761 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72761, AR have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72761, AR Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Siloam Springs Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S. Dogwood St.
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-6184
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-6184
Gr: 7-8 | 743 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 W. Tulsa
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-3183
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-3183
Gr: 3-4 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
Siloam Springs Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 North Mount Olive
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-8152
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-8152
Gr: 5-6 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Siloam Springs High School Conversion Charter
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 N Progress
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-5134
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-5134
Gr: 9-12 | 1,475 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1900 N. Mt. Olive
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-0358
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-0358
Gr: 1-2 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: n/an/a
501 W. Elgin
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-4126
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-4126
Gr: PK-K | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
72761, Arkansas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
825 South Maple
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-3183
Siloam Springs, AR 72761
(479) 524-3183
Gr: 4-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 72761, AR?
The top-ranked public schools in 72761, AR include Siloam Springs Middle School, Southside Elementary School and Siloam Springs Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in 72761?
6 public schools are located in 72761.
What percentage of students in 72761 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 72761 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72761?
72761 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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