For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 5,707 students in 72762, AR.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 72762 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 72762, AR have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Arkansas public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 72762, AR Public Elementary 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.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 72762, AR?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 72762, AR include Bernice Young Elementary School, Hellstern Middle School and Hunt Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72762?
10 public elementary schools are located in 72762.
What is the racial composition of students in 72762?
72762 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Arkansas public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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