For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,653 students in 72762, AR (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,810 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 72762, AR are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
The top ranked public schools in 72762, AR are Bernice Young Elementary School, Hellstern Middle School and Hunt Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 72762 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Arkansas public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 40% statewide average). Schools in 72762, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 72762, AR Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Pippen Apple Cir
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Grades: K-5
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Hellstern Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7771 Har Ber Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Grades: 6-7
| 851 students
Rank: #33.
Hunt Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3511 Silent Grove Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8775
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #44.
Willis Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4377 Grimsley Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Grades: K-5
| 589 students
Rank: #55.
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
354 E Fletcher Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8780
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8780
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #66.
John Tyson Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1967 Chapman
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Grades: K-5
| 573 students
Rank: #77.
Central Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2811 W Huntsville
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8854
Grades: 8-9
| 829 students
Rank: #88.
Walker Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8874
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8874
Grades: K-5
| 590 students
Rank: #99.
Har-ber High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Jones Rd
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8777
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8777
Grades: 10-12
| 2,304 students
Rank: #1010.
Helen Tyson Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3304 S 40th
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Grades: 6-7
| 675 students
Rank: #1111.
Southwest Junior High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1807 Princeton Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8849
Grades: 8-9
| 740 students
Rank: #1212.
Thurman G. Smith Elem. School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Falcon
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Grades: K-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1313.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1850 Mcray Ave
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Grades: PK-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1414.
Responsive Educational Solutions Premier High School Of Springdale
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
693 White Road
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 282-9971
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 282-9971
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 72762, AR?
The top ranked public schools in 72762, AR include Bernice Young Elementary School, Hellstern Middle School and Hunt Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 72762?
14 public schools are located in 72762.
What percentage of students in 72762 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 72762 are educated in public schools (compared to the AR state average of 94%).
What is the racial composition of students in 72762?
72762 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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