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Best 72762 Arkansas Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,817 students in 72762, AR.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 72762, AR are Bernice Young Elementary School, Hellstern Middle School and Willis Shaw 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 54% (versus the Arkansas public elementary school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 40% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bernice Young Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
301 Pippin Apple Circle
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Hellstern Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7771 Har Ber Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8725
Gr: 6-7 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Willis Shaw Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4337 Grimsley Road
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8898
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
John Tyson Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1967 Chapman Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8862
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Jim D Rollins Elementary School Of Innovation
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
354 E Fletcher Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8880
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #66.
Helen Tyson Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3304 South 40th Street
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8720
Gr: 6-7 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Thurman G. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 Falcon Road
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8846
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1850 Mcray Avenue
Springdale, AR 72762
(479) 750-8871
Gr: PK-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 81%

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 Willis Shaw Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 72762?
8 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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